Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Teaching Agency Services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jun 2022 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council is conducting a tender for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Teaching Agency Services, classified under recruitment services. This procurement is currently active and will conclude the tender period on 22nd July 2022. Interested suppliers should note that responses must be submitted electronically. The anticipated value of this contract is £4,800,000, covering a contract duration of up to four years with potential extensions. The services are required primarily in the regions of Aberdeen and the Highlands in Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment and education sectors, particularly those specialising in supplying qualified teaching staff for primary and secondary education within the Scottish system. Companies that are adept at providing temporary agency workers or sourcing teachers for permanent roles may find this contract aligns well with their services. The inclusion of community benefits may also offer additional avenues for collaboration with local authorities and community-focused organisations.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Teaching Agency Services

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for Teaching Agency Services. Tenderers who are successful on gaining a place on the Framework Agreement shall be expected to provide one or both of the following Services: Lot 1: Teaching Agency Workers Lot 2: Sourcing of Teachers for Direct Employment

Lot Information

Teaching Agency Workers

This Lot pertains to the provision of Teaching Agency workers. These agency workers will be provided on a temporary basis, charged at a fully inclusive daily rate for an agreed period. Where these agency workers are recruited as permanent Council staff members, a 'Temp to Permanent' fee could be invoked. The agency teachers shall be qualified to teach at Primary or Secondary level within the Scottish Educational System. Additional information: Please see documentation for additional information.

Renewal: Initial period of 24 months with the possibility of extending annually for a total of a further 24 months.

Sourcing of Teachers for Direct Employment

This Lot pertains to the provision of a service to source employed teachers on behalf of the Council. Where the teacher is recruited to the Council as an employee on either a fixed term or a permanent basis, a fee would be payable to the Teaching Agency. The sourced teacher shall be qualified to teach at Primary or Secondary level within the Scottish Educational System. Additional information: See documentation for additional information.

Renewal: Initial period of 24 months with the option to extend annually for a total period of a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0348b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016914-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2022Expired
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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702563, +44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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