This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2022 at 12:35

Award

08 Nov 2021 at 12:55

Tender

08 Nov 2021 at 12:25

Award

15 Sep 2021 at 13:05

Tender

15 Sep 2021 at 12:35

Tender

14 Sep 2021 at 14:54

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14 Sep 2021 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "HR Resourcing RFFP" is conducted by the Satellite Applications Catapult, focusing on recruitment services within the UK. This tender, initiated as an open procedure, seeks to establish a Recruitment Services Framework by appointing reliable agencies to meet ongoing recruitment needs. The main procurement activities are situated in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with a duration of potentially four years and an expected contract value reaching £12 million. The tender period is set to conclude on 9th December 2021, preceding the award period commencing on 10th December 2021.

This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for recruitment agencies specialising in niche skills such as robotics engineering, IT consulting, and professional services. Suppliers with a robust portfolio in sectors like information technology, business development, marketing, and communications will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender process. Additionally, agencies capable of delivering tailored recruitment solutions to innovative sectors may further benefit by aligning their services with the requirements of the Satellite Applications Catapult.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HR Resourcing RFFP

Notice Description

The purpose of this RFFP is to assist the Catapult in establishing a Recruitment Services Framework by appointing a number of professional, reliable recruitment agencies to meet their ongoing recruitment requirements.

Lot Information

Specialist / niche skills

SA Catapult is an innovation organisation and to meet the demands of our various projects we need some niche skills, such as (not limited to the following roles) - Space Mission Analysts - Space Segment Lead - Robotics engineer - Solutions Architect - Earth Observation Specialist

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Information Technology

Typical vacancies within the IT Team may include but not be limited to: - Network Engineer - Infrastructure Engineer - Software Engineer - IT Special Project Engineer - Technical Consultant

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Professional Services

The Professional Services team consists of the following Sections: - Administration - Finance - Procurement & Commercial - Human Resources - Report & Impact Evaluation - Facilities Management - Legal - Project Management

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Marketing & Communications

Typical vacancies within the Marketing & Communications Team may include but not be limited to: - Project Communication Managers - Marketing Managers

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Business Development and Commercial

Typical vacancies within the Business Development and Commercial may include but not be limited to: - Business Development & Funding Managers - Strategy Managers & Analysts - Knowledge Management - Business Analysts - Research & Development Managers - Technical Bid Personnel

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Connectivity

Typical vacancies within the Connectivity function may include but not be limited to: - Satellite Systems Engineer - Communications System Engineer - Software Engineer - Linux Engineer

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Technology (CTO) function

Typical vacancies within the Technology function may include but not be limited to: - Test Engineers (Mechanical and Electrical) - Technical Engineers - Technicians (Mechanical and Electrical)

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d3bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000307-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Satellite Applications Catapult
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd

Carbon60

Cast UK

Data careers

Evisa Solutions Ltd TA Malikshaw

Evolution Recruitment

Green Park Interim & Executive Search

HE Space Operations Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

IntaPeople

McGregor Boyall Associates

Networkers International (UK) Limited

Nexere Consulting Limited

NonStop Consulting

One Way or Another Ltd

Paterson Personnel Limited

Penna Plc

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd

Provide Consulting Ltd

SGS United Kingdom Limited

STR Ltd

The Recruitment Group

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