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Workforce Recruitment and Retention Initiative

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2022 at 18:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council is undertaking a procurement process titled the "Workforce Recruitment and Retention Initiative" aimed at acquiring Gift Cards to support local businesses on the Isle of Wight. The tender process is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £854,250. A ten-day standstill period ended on 12th March 2022, and the contract has been awarded to Miconex Ltd for the provision of 3,417 Wight Gift Cards, which can be utilised at various local outlets, thus contributing to the regional economy.

This initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating within the retail trade services sector, as it seeks to promote local spending and stimulate economic regeneration on the Isle of Wight. Companies that offer retail goods or services suitable for inclusion in the Wight Gift Card scheme will find this a competitive opportunity to engage with both local authorities and consumers, thereby enhancing their market presence and supporting community resilience.

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Notice Title

Workforce Recruitment and Retention Initiative

Notice Description

The Isle of Wight Council ("The Authority") intends to award a one-off contract for the provision of Gift Cards. The VEAT notice is being issued to inform the market of our intentions and to commence a 10 day stand still period prior to the contract being awarded.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Isle of Wight Council ("The Authority") intends to purchase 3,417 individual Wight Gift Cards. Wight Gift Cards can be used at a variety of outlets on the Isle of Wight, which will in turn support local businesses of the Isle of Wight; by ensuring that this funding remains on the Island, boosting the Island economy and supporting its regeneration through this support for local businesses. We intend to award this contract by utilising Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

On 18 September 2020 the government made a commitment in the adult social care COVID-19 winter plan to support local authorities and social care providers to maintain safe staffing levels over the winter period and to continue working with the care sector to ensure there is sufficient workforce capacity across services. Full grant determination can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/workforce-capacity-fund-for-adult-social-care/workforce-capacity-fund-for-adult-social-care-local-authority-circular In order to ensure staff retention through the winter period the Authority intends to use this funding as a retention bonus to all staff employed as at 1/1/2022 who remain in employment with the same provider of adult social services as at 31/3/2022, as agreed by the Authorities Cabinet. This will ensure that the funding is passed directly to those care workers who have worked throughout the pandemic to support our most vulnerable citizens living in care homes and receiving domiciliary care support in their own homes. All funding needs to be spent by 31/3/2022, therefore due to tight timescales the Authority proposes to direct award to Miconex Limited, in purchasing the product Wight Gift Cards. The Authority consulted with partners including CQC providers on the Isle of Wight in how best to utilise this funding. The purchase of a gift card will enable the individual staff members to benefit from the full amount of the award whilst ensuring that this funding remains on the Island, boosting the economy and supporting the regeneration of the Isle of Wight. The Authority therefore intends to purchase 3,417 PS250 gift cards at a cost of PS854,250.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031d25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005772-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

18530000 - Presents and rewards

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£854,250 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Claire Sarr
Contact Email
claire.sarr@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICONEX

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