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Framework for the Provision of Workforce Services

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2024 at 09:59

Tender

19 Apr 2024 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

HEART Academies Trust has completed the award process for the procurement titled "Framework for the Provision of Workforce Services" in the services category. The contracting process was an open procedure with a focus on quality and social value criteria. The buyer, HEART Academies Trust, based in Bedford, UK, aims to appoint a single supplier to provide workforce services not only to HEART but also to other customers including the education sector and small to medium-sized public sector organisations. The awarded contract, valued at £640 million GBP, was signed on July 2, 2024.

This procurement opportunity presented by HEART Academies Trust offers businesses specializing in workforce services, such as Schools Mutual Services Limited, the chance to compete and expand their operations. The procurement stage of this tender has concluded with the contract being awarded. Businesses interested in providing quality services while demonstrating social value have the potential to secure contracts with HEART and other public sector entities. The opportunity is suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the technical competency and value for money requirements expected in the provision of workforce services.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Workforce Services

Notice Description

HEART are looking to appoint a single Supplier who will demonstrate technical competency, best value for money and to provide all requirements in relation to Workforce Services, to HEART and other Customers. It is anticipated that these services will be promoted and accessed by the Education Sector and to other small to medium sized public sector organisations but for the avoidance of doubt, is open to any Public Sector Contracting Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HEART are looking to appoint a single Supplier who will demonstrate technical competency, best value for money and to provide all requirements in relation to Workforce Services, to HEART and other Customers. It is anticipated that these services will be promoted and accessed by the Education Sector and to other small to medium sized public sector organisations but for the avoidance of doubt, is open to any Public Sector Contracting Authority.

Renewal: Option to extend for additional 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0453c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020066-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£640,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£640,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 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
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Zoe Court
Contact Email
procurement@heartacademiestrust.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7741404863

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9TR
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHOOLS MUTUAL SERVICES

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