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26 Oct 2023 at 17:07

Tender

26 Oct 2023 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited ("CHIC"), based in Birmingham, UK, is undertaking a procurement process through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on recruitment services. The tender, updated on 26th October 2023, remains active and is classified under the CPV code 79600000, highlighting its orientation towards service procurement in the recruitment sector. CHIC is ensuring continued accessibility of this DPS to its members, which comprises public sector bodies like Registered Providers of Social Housing and Local Authorities across the UK. The DPS, estimated at a total value of £80,000,000 over 60 months, extends until 27th October 2028, providing opportunities for interested parties to engage in agency and recruitment services under a selective procurement method within a restricted procedure framework.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses seeking to expand within the public procurement domain in the UK, particularly those skilled in providing diverse recruitment services. The DPS is structured to accommodate various roles and specialisations across multiple categories such as Information Technology, Finance, and Human Resources, each valued at approximately £10,000,000. With its focus on recruitment services, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the specified criteria. The flexible engagement strategy, encompassing multiple categories, promises to enhance business growth for companies capable of delivering agency services across the public sector, notably within housing and community amenities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CHIC Agency - Dynamic Purchasing System [DPS]

Notice Description

CHIC publishes this Notice of an Amendment to be made to the DPS in pursuance of the original Notice 2018/S 189-427433 published in OJEU on the 28th September 2018 [and subsequent corrigendum Notice Reference: 2020/S- 600376] extending the DPS until 27th October 2028. All other details relating to this DPS remain unchanged. CHIC invites organisations to participate in a DPS for agency and recruitment services for a further 60 month term with estimated value as detailed in this notice. The DPS will be accessible by members of CHIC. The DPS may be used by all Registered Providers of Social Housing, Local Authorities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom ("Customers"), including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. The DPS is also available to all current and future members of CHIC, a public sector consortium with a list of members available from: https://www.chicltd.co.uk/members The estimated value of contracts to be awarded through the DPS during the 60 month period is approximately PS80,000,000 excluding VAT. Any estimate of value is for information purposes only. Therefore, please note that there will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the DPS and Members will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers.

Lot Information

All employee types & specialisms

Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of the employees and associated agency services from all/any of the other categories within this DPS and any other role or specialism required by Customers. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS10,000,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Housing Services

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, customer relationship managers (Housing Officers), retirement living co-ordinators, governance advisors, and contact centre officers. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS10,000,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Information Technology

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, infrastructure managers, IT Helpdesk and data analysts. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS10,000,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Finance

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, management accountants (including capital and treasury, rents and service charges), business assurance officers and accounts payable officers. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS10,000,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Human Resources & Communications

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to,HR advisors/co-ordinators/administrators, payroll officers and communications managers. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS10,000,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Executive Support/PA

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, personal assistants, office administrators, sales negotiators. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS10,000,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Asset Management/Property Services, including trade operatives

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, health & safety officers, asset managers, development managers, property service officers, leasehold managers and trade operatives. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS10,000,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Executive/Board Members

Job roles and specialisms include, but are not limited to, chief executive officers, executive directors, strategic directors and non-executive board members. Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include all or a mix of employee types and associated agency services. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS10,000,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017007-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 20283 years to go
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
Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited ("CHIC")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 6DS
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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