--- title: "Abri Group Recruitment Agency Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a39996f-34f5-4c44-8332-7a1014f8e893" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a39996f-34f5-4c44-8332-7a1014f8e893" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a39996f-34f5-4c44-8332-7a1014f8e893.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a39996f-34f5-4c44-8332-7a1014f8e893.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ABRI" published: "2024-08-22" --- # Abri Group Recruitment Agency Framework Agreement Buyer: ABRI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a39996f-34f5-4c44-8332-7a1014f8e893 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a39996f-34f5-4c44-8332-7a1014f8e893) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a39996f-34f5-4c44-8332-7a1014f8e893.json) ## Summary Abri Group is currently in the tender stage for a Framework Agreement to engage Recruitment Agencies to support staffing across various sectors within its operational regions (South, South East, and South West). The procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services with an end-to-end focus – from temporary to permanent staffing requirements. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th September 2024, and the contract period lasting from 20th January 2025 to 19th January 2027. Firms must ensure high compliance with legislation and employment laws, with a particular emphasis on equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those adept at handling diverse staffing needs across different sectors such as IT, finance, legal, housing, complaints, customer services, and trades. The framework is well-suited for SMEs given the procurement’s suitability criteria. Businesses specializing in niche demographics or offering high-quality, compliant recruitment services will find this tender a strategic avenue to secure recurrent procurement opportunities worth up to £10 million, providing a stable and lucrative partnership for the foreseeable future. ## Notice Abri is seeking to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of services that can support the staffing requirements across the Abri Group. Abri requires suitably experienced Recruitment Agencies to consistently provide professional levels of performance and conduct whilst meeting the temporary, permanent and fixed term staffing requirements with top quality candidates. The supplier will need to deliver high quality control and effective monitoring providing services across the Abri Group and its operational areas. Agencies will meet all the requirements of legislation and employment law including that relating to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practice. Services that can support the below business areas across our three regional geographies; the South, South East and South West regions: Lot 0 - Agencies who specialise in providing candidates from underrepresented demographics, such as LGBT, BME, ex-armed forces and disabled communities. Lot 1a (Administration & Customer Services) - e.g. Administration Assistant, Customer Contact Advisor, Personal Assistant, Administration Manager, Work Scheduler Lot 1b (Complaints) - e.g. Complaint Handler, Complaint Officer, Complaints Manager, Complaints Team Leader Lot 2 (Housing) - e.g. Housing Partner, Community Safety Partner, Independent Living Partner, Income Officer, Tenancy Specialist Lot 3 (Finance) - e.g. Purchase Ledger Assistant, Accountant (fully qualified), Accountant (part qualified), Finance Business Partner, Treasury Manager, Treasury Assistant, Financial Controller Lot 4a (IT - Digital Development & Data) - e.g. Senior Developer (C#), Core Systems Developer Reporting Developer, Principal Developer Lot 4b (IT - Operations) - e.g. IT Security Analyst, Infrastructure Engineer Lot 4c (IT - IT Experience) - e.g. Application Support Specialist, 1st/2nd/3rd Line Support Analyst, Network Support Analysts Lot 4d (IT - Insights) - e.g. Predictive Analytics Analyst, Researcher, PowerBI Developer, Data Scientist Lot 5a (HR) - e.g. HR Assistant, HR Business Partner, HR Advisor, L&D Assistant, L&D Partner Lot 5b (Legal) - e.g. Governance, Paralegal, Data Protection Manager, Data Protection Officer, Data Protection Manager, Solicitor, Procurement Specialists. Lot 6 (Asset Management) - e.g. Sustainability Manager, Strategic Assets Manager, Renewable Energy Specialist, Carbon Reporting Specialist, Environmental Law Specialist, air source heat pump installers, solar PV and battery installation engineers Lot 7 (Development) - e.g. Land Manager, Head of Land & Planning, Land Acquisition Specialist Lot 8a (Trades) - e.g. Carpenter, Electrician, Gas Engineer, Multi Trades Operative, Plumber, Advanced Multi Trades Operatives, Floorlayer, Roofer Lot 8b (Gas) - e.g. Gas Engineer, Installation Engineer, Gas Improver Lot 9 (Executive) - e.g. CEO, CFO, Executive Director,... Additional information: Please refer to the tender document set attached to this opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57710212-bae9-480c-9d85-6f4189a33334 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABRI | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO50 6AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Eastleigh North | | Westminster constituency | Eastleigh | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79610000 - Placement services of personnel - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 22 Aug 2024 at 10:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57710212-bae9-480c-9d85-6f4189a33334 - 9 Aug 2024 at 07:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57710212-bae9-480c-9d85-6f4189a33334 - 9 Aug 2024 at 07:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57710212-bae9-480c-9d85-6f4189a33334 - 28 Mar 2024 at 10:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57710212-bae9-480c-9d85-6f4189a33334 - 4 Mar 2024 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57710212-bae9-480c-9d85-6f4189a33334 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57710212-bae9-480c-9d85-6f4189a33334 22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abri/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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