--- title: "Framework Agreement for Temporary Employment Agency/Agencies to supply Temporary Staff to stated work groups" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fe56bdd-fd4c-4e89-be69-e2884db94045" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fe56bdd-fd4c-4e89-be69-e2884db94045" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fe56bdd-fd4c-4e89-be69-e2884db94045.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fe56bdd-fd4c-4e89-be69-e2884db94045.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-18" --- # Framework Agreement for Temporary Employment Agency/Agencies to supply Temporary Staff to stated work groups Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fe56bdd-fd4c-4e89-be69-e2884db94045 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fe56bdd-fd4c-4e89-be69-e2884db94045) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fe56bdd-fd4c-4e89-be69-e2884db94045.json) ## Summary Thanet District Council is initiating a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for Temporary Employment Agency/Agencies to supply Temporary Staff to stated work groups." The contract aims to engage one or more qualified Employment Agencies to supply temporary staff, particularly commercial drivers and manual workers, for various operational sites across the district. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a completion deadline set for 17th February 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 20th April 2020 and will last for three years, with an optional one-year extension. The anticipated total value of this contract is £2,000,000, and the process follows an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing and recruitment, particularly those that have experience in sourcing temporary personnel for public sector clients. Agencies that can demonstrate capability in providing skilled workers with legal rights to work in the UK will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Successful bidders in this process may also benefit from additional assignments throughout the contract duration, as temporary workers are expected to cater to varied roles across Thanet's operational locations, ranging from depots to harbours. ## Notice Thanet District Council is seeking to select and appoint to a Framework Agreement one or more (maximum of 4) suitably qualified Employment Agencies for the provision of temporary staff to the council for roles specified (mainly commercial drivers and manual workers) who have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Full detail of work groups/job titles required are contained in the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Temporary workers may be required to work over the whole of the district or be based at one of one of the council's operational sites, Manston Road Depot, Dane Park Depot, Ramsgate Port, Ramsgate Royal Harbour, Broadstairs Harbour, or the main council offices in Margate. The Framework Agreement is scheduled to commence 20th April 2020 and will be for a 3 year period with a single option to extend by a further 12 months (at the sole discretion of the Council). Evaluation will be as per the criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender Documentation, as will Call Off procedures which will include Direct Award in ranked order of agencies appointed to the framework for specified work groups 1 & 2 and by means of mini competition of all appointed agencies for work groups 3 - 6. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All procurement documents are available for download from the Kent Business Portal at www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the message function of Kent Business Portal by no later than 1400hrs Monday 10th February 2020. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than Monday 17th February 2020. Additional information: Suppliers/agencies appointed to the framework agreement, will be ranked with highest scoring bidder ranked 1st, the second highest scoring bidder ranked 2nd and so on for the purpose of direct award of appointment of temporary agency staff within work groups 1 & 2 only at the rates contained within their tender submissions. Should the 1st ranking supplier/agency not be able to meet the requirement then the 2nd ranked will be asked and so on as may be required. Sourcing of temporary agency staff falling within all other work groups will be subject to mini competition as and when required with invitations to quote being offered to all appointed suppliers to the framework agreement. Only suppliers/agencies demonstrating that they are able to meet the full extent of staffing requirements across and as indicated within the work groups will be accepted onto the Framework Agreement. Full information as to evaluation and call off process is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b1ecbb-f49a-4aeb-904f-800c3cf3b7c1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 19 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 18 Jan 2020 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b1ecbb-f49a-4aeb-904f-800c3cf3b7c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b1ecbb-f49a-4aeb-904f-800c3cf3b7c1 18th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.thanet.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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