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Nursery Agency Supply Staff - 2024

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2025 at 11:52

Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting an open procurement process to appoint suppliers for the provision of Nursery Agency Supply Staff under the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV 79620000). The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a contract value estimated at £380,000. The tender, titled "Nursery Agency Supply Staff - 2024," covers services to be provided at the University of Hertfordshire, located in Hatfield, UKH23, and is expected to commence on 1st March 2025, lasting until 29th February 2028, with a potential extension subject to satisfactory performance. The final date for bid submission is 28th August 2024 at 12:00 PM, and the contract will be awarded to a maximum of three suppliers based on criteria that include price and technical merits.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for agencies specialising in providing temporary nursery staff who are DBS checked and REC (or equivalent) accredited. Businesses that can supply qualified nursery staff and adhere to stringent recruitment standards, including holding REC Audited Education Accreditation, will find this contract particularly advantageous. The framework agreement facilitates flexibility and ensures that service continuity is maintained, benefitting suppliers by offering a stable, long-term contract of up to four years with options for extensions. This contract is ideal for staffing agencies looking to establish a foothold or expand their footprint within the educational sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

Nursery Agency Supply Staff - 2024

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up a contract for Nursery Agency Supply Staff to the University and all group companies. . The number of suppliers awarded a call off contract will be a maximum of three. It is intended that the contract will commence on the 1st March 2025 or on signature of the contract by both parties and run until 29th February 2028 (or until the end of the extension period) subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties. The contract duration is a maximum of four years. All University policies and regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up a contract for Nursery Agency Supply Staff to the University and all group companies. The number of suppliers awarded a call off contract will be a maximum of three. It is intended that the contract will commence on the 1st March 2025 or on signature of the contract by both parties and run until 29th February 2028 (or until the end of the extension period) subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties. The contract duration is a maximum of four years. All University policies and regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender.

Renewal: This contract can be extended after the first three years for an additional year with agreement by both parties in writing. The contract will not exceed 4 years and the contract will be retendered at the end of the four years duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0484d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004898-2025
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
Not specified

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
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-professionalservices@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

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