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# Managed Services Provider for Temporary Recruitment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d09634e-4e68-4f46-a83f-f7a30151dbc4

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process to appoint Tate Recruitment Limited as the Managed Services Provider for Temporary Recruitment, with a contract valued at £17,000,000. This initiative pertains to the recruitment services industry and aims to enhance compliance and streamline operations related to temporary staffing. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will start on 23 January 2025 and end on 30 April 2027. This procurement process, although following transparency practices, is not regulated by UK or EU public procurement laws. The physical location for service delivery is Southampton, SO17 1BJ.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses by facilitating a robust system for temporary staffing. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit from participating as second- and third-tier suppliers, thereby expanding their client base and potentially increasing their business footprint. The streamlined processes and emphasis on compliance and efficiencies present a lucrative opportunity for businesses equipped to deliver high standards in recruitment services.

## Notice

The University of Southampton wish to appoint a Temporary Recruitment Managed Service Provider (MSP). The managed service will deliver IR35 compliance and ensure Public Contract Regulations are adhered to whilst also enabling efficiencies through one order process, one way of working and one invoicing procedure. The University expects that recruitment agency expenditure is likely to be transferred to the managed service first. Followed by payments to individuals and then consultants and interims in accordance with the implementation plans agreed by the University. There is an expectation that contract usage will remain the same but may increase should the University grow student numbers. The level of expenditure routed through the contract will depend heavily upon ease of use of the managed service and the level of engagement between the Managed Service Provider and end users. The Managed Service Provider will provide, where possible, first tier agency staff directly. Where this cannot be achieved, the Managed Service Provider will source from second and third tier agencies and suppliers to fulfil the requirements. The Managed Service Provider will work with our current Managed Service Provider and their supplier list, where possible, for second and third tier agencies. The University of Southampton no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. This procurement process is not regulated by UK (or EU) public procurement law. Where the University of Southampton advertises contracts, through any public sector tender portal, it does so on a voluntary basis by way of transparency and to encourage open competition, but it is not required to comply with the procurement legislation. For the purpose of procuring the goods/services described, the University is acting in accordance with its internal financial regulations and the procedure detailed in the Invitation to Tender document set.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e303000-ecb7-4bf4-87d8-e8d2d7b2fcda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TATE RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e303000-ecb7-4bf4-87d8-e8d2d7b2fcda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e303000-ecb7-4bf4-87d8-e8d2d7b2fcda
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.ac.uk

## Provenance

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