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Framework Agreement for the provision of Building Services Agency Staff

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Dec 2023 at 15:39

Tender

07 Jul 2023 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has initiated a tender process for a Framework Agreement for the provision of Building Services Agency Staff. This procurement falls under the services category with a main industry classification of recruitment services. The tender aims to appoint a framework of suppliers to source and supply Trades Operatives / Labourers for the renewal and upgrade of housing properties within North Ayrshire. The tender is in the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 7th August 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies providing construction and property-related trades services. Businesses holding certifications in quality management (BS EN ISO 9001), health and safety (ISO 45001), and environmental management (BS EN ISO 14001) are well-suited to compete. As a regional authority, North Ayrshire Council is seeking suppliers with relevant experience and financial standing to deliver on the contract requirements. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing fair competition among potential bidders.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Building Services Agency Staff

Notice Description

NAC requires to appoint a framework of suitable suppliers to source & supply Trades Operatives / Labourers to ensure Building Services can carry-out the renewal & upgrade of housing properties within North Ayrshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for temporary Agency Workers for the following construction and property related trades: Painter and Decorator Bricklayer/Builder Plasterer Wall & Floor Tiller Slater /Roof Tiller & Bitumen Felt Roofer Joiner Advanced Plumber Approved Electrician Labourer Labourer / Driver Blacksmith Glazier HGV / Hiab Driver Stores / Warehouse Assistant The contract will be let on NAC's Standard Conditions of Contract for the purchase of services

Renewal: Option to extend for up to an additional 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dfac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037726-2023
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
9 months prior to expiry of this contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
raymondhamilton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BLUEPRINT RECRUITMENT

RECRUITMENT DIRECT

SEARCH CONSULTANCY

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