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28 Apr 2023 at 15:58

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15 Dec 2022 at 08:45

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02 Dec 2022 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body, has initiated a tender process for the provision of Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources. This procurement opportunity falls under the services main procurement category and includes four lots: Managed Service Provision, Vendor Management System, Talent Pool Technology, and Statement of Works Project Delivery. The tender is currently active, with a closing date for submission of tenders extended to 16th January 2023. It involves a framework agreement open for use by various public bodies across the UK and includes an eAuction process for subsequent call off contracts.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services to bid for contracts with ESPO. Service providers have the chance to supply throughout the UK under this framework agreement. Businesses capable of delivering recruitment services, technology solutions for vendor management, Talent Pool Technology platforms, and project delivery services are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for potential extensions, providing an avenue for sustained business growth within the public procurement sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

653F_23 Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources (MSTAR4)

Notice Description

A service provision where one Managed Service Provider takes responsibility for delivering recruitment services on behalf of the Customer, as an alternative to the Customer managing a framework of individual Agencies. This framework also includes alternative technology platforms/delivery models for managing the customers' recruitment processes. * Lot 1 Managed Service Provision o Lot 1a Neutral Vendor o Lot 1b Master Vendor * Lot 2 Vendor Management System * Lot 3 Talent Pool Technology * Lot 4 Statement of Works Project Delivery The framework requires service providers to supply throughout all regions of the United Kingdom.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Managed Service Provision

A service provision where one Managed Service Provider takes responsibility for delivering recruitment services on behalf of the Customer, as an alternative to the Customer managing a framework of individual Agencies. Managed Services can often involve the Managed Service Provider operating a 'tiered' structure of Agencies to deliver the Services, dependent on the service model provided. Additional information: This lot will also contain two sub-lots, based on delivery model: o Lot 1a Neutral Vendor o Lot 1b Master Vendor

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Vendor Management System

This Lot is for Customers who are looking for a technology solution that helps them manage recruitment Agencies, either on a self-service basis where recruitment is devolved to Hiring Managers, or via their own internal recruitment team. The system used will help Customers to manage their supply chain, and interact with Agencies and Temporary Agency Workers through the system in regards to ordering, timesheet reconciliation, compliance and management information.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Talent Pool Technology

This Lot is for Customers who are looking for a Talent Pool Technology Platform that they can contract with directly and either include within their existing MSP delivery model or develop internally as a stand-alone solution. A Talent Pool Technology Platform is an on-line database which allows a Worker to register, create, maintain and delete their own profile and be matched automatically to jobs put forward through the platform by Hiring Managers. The Talent Pool Technology Platform will be available via desktop and/or app. As such, Tenders will only be accepted for Lot 3 from Tenderers who fulfil the Talent Pool Technology Core Specification. Tenderers for Lot 3 Talent Pool Technology will own the intellectual property rights (IPR) and development of the platform.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.75 includes the option period.

Lot 4 - Statement of Works Project Delivery

This lot is for customers seeking a range of advice, support, and provision of services in relation to the management and delivery of various projects. The managed service provider will be able to advise, support, manage and deliver, and assume responsibility for the outcome of, any projects required by the customer. The customer can access services through various sourcing routes to obtain the required Specialist Resources.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038a51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012351-2023
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, SME

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
£4,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£4,000,500,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,500,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2023 - 10 Apr 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

Adecco (UK) Ltd t/a The Adecco Group

Alvius Ltd

Carlisle Staffing Plc t/a Guidant Global

Comensura Ltd

Constellia Public Ltd

Data Careers Ltd

Gi Recruitment Limited t/a Gi Group

HCRG Workforce Solutions Ltd

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Manpower UK Ltd t/a ManpowerGroup

Matrix SCM Limited

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited t/a Page Outsourcing UK Ltd

Morson Human Resources Limited t/a Morson Talent

Neuven Solutions Limited

Nuwe Consulting Ltd

Omni Resource Management Solutions Ltd

Opus People Solutions Group Limited

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd

Randstad Solutions Limited

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Retinue Solutions Ltd

Service Care Solutions Limited

Teacher Booker Ltd

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