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title: "Framework for the Provision of Workforce Services"
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# Framework for the Provision of Workforce Services

Buyer: HEART ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e505144-a35c-40e3-b9c4-9b88a84a2fbd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves HEART ACADEMIES TRUST issuing a tender for a framework for the Provision of Workforce Services. The tender is in the services category with a value of £640,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ends on 7th June 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2028. The buying organisation is located in Bedford, England, and the tender is open to various countries worldwide.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the business services sector, such as those in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete. The evaluation criteria focus on commercial, quality, and social aspects, offering a chance for businesses to demonstrate technical competency and provide best value for money in relation to Workforce Services within the Education Sector and other public sector organisations.

## Notice

HEART are looking to appoint a single Supplier who will demonstrate technical competency, best value for money and to provide all requirements in relation to Workforce Services, to HEART and other Customers. It is anticipated that these services will be promoted and accessed by the Education Sector and to other small to medium sized public sector organisations but for the avoidance of doubt, is open to any Public Sector Contracting Authority. Additional information: HEART are looking to appoint a single Supplier who will demonstrate technical competency, best value for money and to provide all requirements in relation to Workforce Services, to HEART and other Customers. It is anticipated that these services will be promoted and accessed by the Education Sector and to other small to medium sized public sector organisations but for the avoidance of doubt, is open to any Public Sector Contracting Authority. Evaluation Weighting: Commercial: 35.0% Quality: 50.0% Social: 15.0%

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f34c6c0-6c4c-4f29-be8c-aa2f505a2e80 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000,000 |
| 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 | HEART ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 7PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | De Parys |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 May 2024 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f34c6c0-6c4c-4f29-be8c-aa2f505a2e80
- 23 May 2024 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f34c6c0-6c4c-4f29-be8c-aa2f505a2e80
- 19 Apr 2024 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f34c6c0-6c4c-4f29-be8c-aa2f505a2e80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f34c6c0-6c4c-4f29-be8c-aa2f505a2e80
  23rd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://cimple.uk/detail/394791

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