Award

Provision of Agency Workers and Recruitment Services

LANCASHIRE RENEWABLES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2024 at 13:10

TenderUpdate

20 May 2024 at 08:54

Tender

26 Apr 2024 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lancashire Renewables Limited, previously known as Global Renewables Lancashire Operations Ltd, has culminated in the awarding of a contract for the "Provision of Agency Workers and Recruitment Services" (ID: JM/LRL/24/004). This process, classified under CPV 79600000 for recruitment services, involves the operation and management of two waste treatment facilities in Leyland and Thornton, Lancashire. With a significant annual value estimated at £450,000, the total contract value ranges between £1,800,000 and £3,600,000 over a possible maximum duration of six years. The procurement, following an open procedure, aimed to address both short-term and permanent staffing needs across various role categories. The awarded contract, signed on 20 August 2024, saw Blue Arrow Ltd being appointed as the successful supplier. The authority had incorporated key amendments to critical deadlines during the tender process, reflecting dynamic adjustments to the procurement timeline.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in recruitment services capable of providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions across multiple job roles. The contract demands frequent on-site service delivery at Leyland and Thornton, allowing the supplier to develop a strong operational understanding and relationship with LRL. Businesses with robust networks, efficient recruitment processes, and expertise in supplying a diverse workforce will find this contract particularly lucrative. The comprehensive nature of service requirements ensures a stable, long-term engagement, fostering consistent revenue streams and business expansion in the recruitment services industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Agency Workers and Recruitment Services

Notice Description

LRL (the "Authority") (formally Global Renewables Lancashire Operations Ltd) was established for the operation and management of two central waste treatment facilities. The Authority's key objectives are to receive, treat and transport contract waste in accordance with the targets and service requirements set out in the Service Level Agreement between the company and its majority shareholder, Lancashire County Council. The Authority currently employs approximately 180 staff across its two sites in several different role categories including operational, supervisory, professional, and administrative. The total number of staff employed by LRL is expected to increase to 250 by 2025 as the sites take on additional waste processing. The Authority requires agency workers to complement the existing workforce on project work as well as fill short-term vacancies at any given time. In addition, the Authority requires assistance with permanent recruitment from time to time. Both agency and permanent staff may be needed across all role categories and levels, from lower grades to senior management. For the most part, agency workers cover the operational roles throughout LRL whereas permanent recruitment often covers roles of a technical or specialist nature. The aim of this procurement project is to source and contract with a single supplier who can deliver the services. In doing so, the contracted supplier will be required to attend LRL's sites at Leyland and Thornton on a frequent basis to undertake the services. More detail isprovided in ITT Appendix 1 - Schedule 1 - Specification. LRL's two sites are located as follows: Environmental Education Centre & Farington Waste Recovery Park Sustainability Way Leyland Lancashire PR26 6TB Thornton Waste Recovery Park Enterprise Way Fleetwood Road North Thornton Lancashire FY7 8RY Each waste treatment facility is designed to process and handle various municipal waste types arranged and supplied by Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council. The anticipated value of the Services is estimated at PS450,000 per annum. Note that this value (and the anticipated total value) is inclusive of the salaries paid to agency workers as well as the employment agency's assignment fees. An estimated total value range is PS1,800,000 - PS3,600,000 over the entire maximum duration of the contract (48-month initial period with optional extension up to a further 24 months).

Lot Information

Lot 1

LRL requires agency workers to complement the existing workforce on project work as well as fill short-term vacancies at any given time. In addition, the Authority requires assistance with permanent recruitment from time to time. Both agency and permanent staff may be needed across all role categories and levels, from lower grades to senior management. For the most part, agency workers cover the operational roles throughout LRL whereas permanent recruitment often covers roles of a technical or specialist nature. The appointed supplier will deliver the services using a combination of on-site and off-site delivery. This will ensure that the supplier develops a close relationship with LRL whilst better understanding the needs of the business with regards to the supply of agency workers and permanent staff. The supplier will also act as a point of contact for agency workers whilst handling various parts of their induction at LRL, such as management of PPE and drugs and alcohol testing. Additional information: An estimated total value range of this contract is PS1,800,000 - PS3,600,000 over the entire maximum duration of the contract (48-month initial period with optional extension up to a further 24 months).

Options: The Authority may extend the Contract beyond the Initial Term of 48 months by a further period or periods up to a maximum of 24 months in addition to the Initial Term (the "Extension Period"). If LRL wishes to extend this Contract, it shall give the Service Provider at least one months' written notice of such intention before the expiry of the Initial Term or Extension Period.

Renewal: The Authority may extend the Contract beyond the Initial Term of 48 months by a further period or periods up to a maximum of 24 months in addition to the Initial Term (the "Extension Period"). If LRL wishes to extend this Contract, it shall give the Service Provider at least one months' written notice of such intention before the expiry of the Initial Term or Extension Period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045567
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028964-2024
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
Large

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 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
LANCASHIRE RENEWABLES LIMITED
Contact Name
James Mynott
Contact Email
james.mynott@lancashirerenewables.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1772642855

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE ARROW

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