Award

Framework for Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Apr 2019 at 00:00

Tender

30 Jul 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Temporary Administrative, Catering, and Manual Staff Services specifically for the North of Scotland. This procurement, initiated as an open tender, has a total estimated value of £10 million and is set to last for a maximum of 48 months. The tender was finalised on 29 March 2019, with related services needing to commence under the framework. Suitable suppliers must provide appropriately qualified temporary workers who have undergone the necessary disclosure and security processes.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the recruitment and staffing services sectors. Companies capable of supplying temporary administrative, catering, and manual staff with varying skill sets will find this contract attractive. Large organisations and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) alike, particularly those with experience in both general public services and temporary staffing, would be well-suited to compete for this framework. Successful bidders will not only gain access to a steady stream of contracts over the four-year duration but will also have the potential to engage with multiple framework public bodies in the region.

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Notice Title

Framework for Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. The Contractor must be able to provide coverage in the North of Scotland, with consistent levels of service for varied assignment types and terms as required by the Framework Public Bodies, on a cost effective and best value basis. Contractors will be able to provide temporary workers to meet requirements at the Framework Public Bodies' premises as and when required. Contractors must provide comprehensive management information throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract awarded under the Framework, to all participating Framework Public Bodies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000551090
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351378
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Alison Gardiner, Ian Whitelaw
Contact Email
alison.gardiner@gov.scot, ian.whitelaw@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312445522, +44 1312446007

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ASA RECRUITMENT

BLUE ARROW

GENESIS PERSONNEL

PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326747
    Framework for Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North - This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351378
    Framework for Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North - This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

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