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Project Resourcing

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

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21 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster has recently completed a procurement process for a project resourcing contract titled "Project Resourcing". This contract, primarily focused on recruitment services within the services industry sector, was for the provision of project office roles on a temporary basis. The anticipated contract start date was set for 10th January 2022, and the contract was originally to last for two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This tender was conducted under a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, to address urgent staffing needs for the Data Futures Project at the University.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in providing technical roles within the ICT sector. Companies that are part of the Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services framework are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The estimated contract value stands at £2,000,000, making it an attractive opportunity for suppliers that can deliver quality personnel quickly, as the University seeks to mobilise staff urgently. The award criteria emphasise technical capabilities and quality of service, suggesting a focus on businesses that can demonstrate high standards in their operations.

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Notice Title

Project Resourcing

Notice Description

Project Resourcing

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is for the provision of project office roles on an as need basis, temporary, day-rate contracts to the University. This procurement is being conducted as a further competition from the Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services framework agreement. The University invites suppliers on the Framework for Lot 6 - Data, Digital and Technical roles (ICT). The Call-off Contract will be for two (2) years initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to an including twenty-four (24) months. Anticipated Contract Start Date: 10th January 2022. Additional information: This procurement is being conducted as a further competition from the Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services framework agreement. The University invites suppliers on the Framework for Lot 6 - Data, Digital and Technical roles (ICT). Value in 1.7 is the estimated total for the Initial term 2 years with provision to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months

Options: The Initial term 2 years with provision to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03046c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031989-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 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
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.simpson@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2870123609

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED

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