Tender

Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Oct 2021 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone Borough Council and Swale Borough Council are currently in the tender stage of their procurement process for the project titled "Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources." This initiative falls under the business services category, specifically within recruitment services, and is located in Maidstone, UK. The tender is open and submissions are due by 11 November 2021 at 12:00 GMT, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 12:30 GMT. The procurement follows an open procedure, and the contract period is set for 1080 days, with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and temporary staffing solutions. Companies that can provide high-quality candidates, effective supply chain management, and excellent customer service would be well-suited to participate in this procurement. Participation in this tender can help businesses expand their client base and demonstrate their capability to deliver value for money while meeting legislative requirements in the recruitment sector.

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Notice Title

Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) and Swale Borough Council are looking to appoint a managed service supplier of temporary agency resources. Mid Kent Services operates a shared service for its Human Resources function serving both Maidstone and Swale Borough Council. A key part of this service is the provision of temporary agency resources. In 2017 Maidstone and Swale Borough Council entered into an agreement for a Managed Service Vendor Neutral Supply Chain Management framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Both Maidstone and Swale Borough Council wish to appoint a Supplier who shall offer throughout the contact period:- A complete supply chain management solution Quality candidates for our temporary roles Timely fulfilment of temporary roles Best Value for money Comprehensive management information High levels of communication and customer satisfaction Consolidated invoicing weekly/ monthly as required Expert advice on any legislative requirements related to Agency Workers The objectives of the procurement are: To deliver the highest quality Services which offer best value for money To deliver, in the event that the procurement exercise requires the transition to a new Managed Service Provider, a smooth and seamless transition To reduce, year on year, the level of off-contract spend which will require the pro-active support of the Supplier

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of 12 months will be available at the end of the initial contract period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e966
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025080-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mr. Dan Hutchins
Contact Email
dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554425

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ45 Mid Kent

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

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