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Framework Agreement to Supply Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Resources supporting Digital Transformation (Contract Award Notice)

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

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Award

01 Nov 2024 at 16:05

Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield has initiated an "open procedure" tender process for a framework agreement to supply temporary and fixed-term staff resources supporting digital transformation. This contract is specifically aimed at the provision of services within the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and is to be fulfilled remotely during UK office hours. The contract, valued at GBP 600,000, spans an initial period of three years with an option to extend for one additional year, making the maximum term four years. The award period for this tender starts on 19th August 2024. The principal delivery location is the Calderdale and Kirklees region (UKE44). Any interested parties have until 19th August 2024 to submit their bids electronically via the designated eSourcing portal.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of on-demand staffing solutions, particularly those certified as Microsoft Silver Partners or higher. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit greatly by aligning with a prestigious institution like the University of Huddersfield. Businesses equipped with secure devices, relevant software installations, and experience in highly regulated environments are particularly well-suited to compete. The tender's emphasis on resource partnership, management, and quality assurance with substantial weightage on cost effectiveness makes it an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their market share in the digital transformation staffing sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement to Supply Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Resources supporting Digital Transformation (Contract Award Notice)

Notice Description

(Contract Award Notice) The University of Huddersfield intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of on-demand Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Resources supporting Digital Transformation to work remotely during UK office hours.

Lot Information

Lot 1

(Contract Award Notice) The University of Huddersfield intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of on-demand Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Resources supporting Digital Transformation to work remotely during UK office hours. Tenderers must satisfy the minim requirements of the tender which include: - the ability to fulfil a minimum number of role specifications - providing allocated resources with secure devices to undertake the tender requirements - arranging installation of all work-related software to the allocated resources' devices to undertake the assigned requirements - have knowledge and experience of a highly regulated environment - be a certified Microsoft Silver Partner (or higher) in any category

Renewal: The framework agreement will have an initial duration of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of 1 year, subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048311
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035538-2024
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
Claire Gunton
Contact Email
c.gunton@hud.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1484256535

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULCRUM DIGITAL (UK

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