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Eko Trust - Invitation to Tender for Agency Staffing Framework

EKO TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2023 at 08:45

TenderUpdate

20 Apr 2023 at 10:11

Tender

04 Apr 2023 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Eko Trust has completed the tender process for the "Invitation to Tender for Agency Staffing Framework" contracting opportunity. The procurement involves services in the supply of personnel, including temporary staff, within the education sector. The tender period started on September 1, 2023, and ended on August 31, 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The Contracting Authority, Eko Trust, is located in Barking, United Kingdom. The Contracting Authority reserved the right to cancel parts of the tender process but has successfully awarded the contract to several suppliers on September 12, 2023.

The "Invitation to Tender for Agency Staffing Framework" presents opportunities for businesses providing agency staff services to schools. Businesses with experience in contract management, supply of staff, recruitment procedures, and previous similar experience are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with a robust selection process ensuring quality and suitability of the selected suppliers. Interested businesses need to ensure compliance with the specified submission terms and be prepared for a thorough evaluation process that includes technical, economic, and suitability criteria.

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Notice Title

Eko Trust - Invitation to Tender for Agency Staffing Framework

Notice Description

Eko Trust - Invitation to Tender for Agency Staffing Framework 1st September 2023 - 31st August 2027 (No Extension Periods Available)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Eko Trust - Invitation to Tender for Agency Staffing Framework 1st September 2023 - 31st August 2027 (No Extension Periods Available). Eko Trust wishes to establish a framework of approved suppliers of agency staff to Trust schools to commence September 2023. The framework will be for a period of 4 academic years, expiring August 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bc8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026878-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20232 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
EKO TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eve.metcalfe@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
+44 1473726027

Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 0HZ
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLI London, TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Thames View
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

JDS RECRUITMENT

LARA SEARCH EDUCATION

LIQUID PERSONNEL

ZEN EDUCATE

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