Tender

The Provision of Building Trades and Drivers Agency Services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

12 Oct 2023 at 11:27

Tender

14 Sep 2023 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is seeking recruitment agencies for building trades and drivers agency services through a Framework Agreement. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a deadline for tender submissions on October 17, 2023. The contract value is £6,000,000, and the contract includes two lots allowing for different service provisions. The opportunity is open to businesses in the recruitment services sector, particularly those who can cater to the Aberdeen region and potentially the wider Scottish region.

This tender by Aberdeen City Council presents an opportunity for recruitment agencies specialising in building trades and drivers to access a significant contract for temporary worker provision. Businesses with experience in quality service provision, contract management, community benefits, and environmental wellbeing are well-suited to compete. The Framework Agreement structure with optional provision to Aberdeenshire Council and the Highland Council offers scalability and growth potential for successful bidders. Businesses interested should pay attention to the award criteria and submission terms to maximize their chances of securing this contract.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Building Trades and Drivers Agency Services

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council is looking for a number of recruitment agencies to source temporary workers for our building trades services and driving requirements. The resulting Framework Agreement shall be open for use by Aberdeen City Council as well as optional provision to Aberdeenshire Council and the Highland Council as part of the Commercial and Procurement Shared Services.

Lot Information

Building Trades Agency Workers

Aberdeen City Council is looking to source recruitment agencies who can supply building trades agency workers. The supply of Aberdeen City Council is mandatory. Supplying to Aberdeenshire Council and the Highland Council is optional. Additional information: Please see tender documentation.

Renewal: A decision will be made on whether to renew at the end of the contract term.

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Building Trades and Drivers Agency Services

Aberdeen City Council is looking to source recruitment agencies who can supply drivers and driving related roles. The supply of Aberdeen City Council is mandatory. Supplying to Aberdeenshire Council and the Highland Council is optional. Additional information: Please see tender documentation.

Renewal: Decision to be made at the end of the contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fcc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030095-2023
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2027

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
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

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

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