Award

CONTINGENT LABOUR SERVICES

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Apr 2022 at 14:54

TenderUpdate

25 Nov 2021 at 11:21

Tender

01 Nov 2021 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves BlueLight Commercial Ltd acting as the contracting authority for the provision of Contingent Labour Services, specifically designed for UK bluelight services. This tender is classified under the services category and focuses on recruitment services for both administrative and specialist roles. The framework agreement will span four years, with additional individual call-off contracts lasting seven years for each customer that joins. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 3rd December 2021, with the procurement method being an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly those offering temporary staffing solutions. Companies specialising in administrative, clerical, and various specialist roles such as engineering, IT, legal, and marketing will be well-placed to compete for contracts under this framework. With an estimated total contract value of £800 million, suppliers capable of providing high-quality personnel and flexibility to meet the diverse needs of police and fire services stand to benefit significantly from this procurement process.

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Notice Title

CONTINGENT LABOUR SERVICES

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial Ltd has awarded a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of Contingent Labour Services. The award is for a four year Framework Agreement with each Customer committing to a seven year fixed call-off contract, effective from the point of each new Customer joining the Framework Agreement. BlueLight Commercial will act as the Contracting Authority on behalf of Police Forces in England & Wales, affiliated Fire and Rescue Services and associated partners.

Lot Information

CONTINGENT LABOUR SERVICES - Administrative & Clerical Roles

BlueLight Commercial Ltd have awarded a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of Contingent Labour Services. The award is for a four year Framework Agreement with each Customer committing to a seven year fixed call-off contract, effective from the point of each new Customer joining the Framework Agreement. BlueLight Commercial will act as the Contracting Authority on behalf of Police Forces in England & Wales, affiliated Fire and Rescue Services and associated partners. Lot 1 is for Administrative and Clerical Roles Additional information: This Lot was not awarded. Lot 3 was awarded.

Renewal: Unknown at this time

CONTINGENT LABOUR SERVICES - Specialist Roles

BlueLight Commercial Ltd awarded a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of Contingent Labour Services. The award is for a four year Framework Agreement with each Customer committing to a seven year fixed call-off contract, effective from the point of each new Customer joining the Framework Agreement. BlueLight Commercial will act as the Contracting Authority on behalf of Police Forces in England & Wales, affiliated Fire and Rescue Services and associated partners. Lot 2 - Specialist Roles including - Bluelight Service, Engineering & Surveying, Financial, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Procurement, Health & Wellbeing, Project, Programme and Data roles. Additional information: This Lot was not awarded. Lot 3 was awarded.

Renewal: Unknow at this time

CONTINGENT LABOUR SERVICES - A combination of Lot 1 & Lot 2

BlueLight Commercial Ltd are awarding a Framework on behalf of UK bluelight services for the provision of Contingent Labour Services. The award is for a four year Framework Agreement with each Customer committing to a seven year fixed call-off contract, effective from the point of each new Customer joining the Framework Agreement. BlueLight Commercial will act as the Contracting Authority on behalf of Police Forces in England & Wales, affiliated Fire and Rescue Services and associated partners. Clerical and Administrative Roles Specialist Roles including - Bluelight Service, Engineering & Surveying, Financial, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Procurement, Health & Wellbeing, Project, Programme and Data roles. Additional information: This Lot was awarded

Renewal: Unknown at this time

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010216-2022
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£1,600,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Richard Shepherd
Contact Email
richard.shepherd@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811028228

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6DG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADECCO

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