--- title: "CP6 Frontline Labour - Rail" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b0970ec-5da2-46f0-a351-cbb0fe50828d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b0970ec-5da2-46f0-a351-cbb0fe50828d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b0970ec-5da2-46f0-a351-cbb0fe50828d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b0970ec-5da2-46f0-a351-cbb0fe50828d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VITAL HUMAN RESOURCES LIMITED" published: "2021-08-20" --- # CP6 Frontline Labour - Rail Buyer: VITAL HUMAN RESOURCES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b0970ec-5da2-46f0-a351-cbb0fe50828d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b0970ec-5da2-46f0-a351-cbb0fe50828d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b0970ec-5da2-46f0-a351-cbb0fe50828d.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Vital Human Resources Limited, which has recently been awarded several lots under the CP6 Frontline Labour contract for Network Rail. This contract covers various regions, including the Eastern areas and Wales, offering recruitment services primarily in the rail industry. The current procurement stage is in the Tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 27th August 2021. This contract, valued at £501,000, will commence on 1st October 2021 and span until 1st October 2026, given that approved suppliers hold the necessary Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) Accreditation. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business in the rail sector. Winning this contract would allow SMEs to collaborate as second-tier suppliers of frontline labour, thereby accessing a substantial client base through Vital Human Resources. Companies involved in providing temporary labour, including those specialised in track, civils, and various support staff, would be particularly well-suited to compete for these opportunities within this framework agreement. ## Notice Vital Human Resources Limited are a dedicated recruitment business and the largest supplier of labour to the UK rail industry. We are delighted to announce that Network Rail have awarded us with three lots on their CP6 Frontline Labour contract. These lots cover: * Eastern; East Midlands. * Eastern; North and East. * Wales and Western; Wales. * All routes; Electrification. * All routes; S&T. To support us in our delivery, we are looking to award labour providers, particularly SME's, to work in collaboration with Vital as a second-tier supplier for the provision of Frontline Labour, to support our commitments of deploying 100% of Network Rail's labour requirements in the awarded lots. Please note: this submission also requires the attached Subcontractor Questionnaire to be completed and submitted along with relevant documentation via email to vitalbids@morson.com by Friday 27th August 2021 at 17:00 hours. Approved suppliers are required to hold the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) Accreditation and audited code certificate for at least one of the following codes: * A.A.1.5 - Temporary Labour (Track) * A.A.1.6 - Temporary Labour (Civils) * A.A.1.7 - Temporary Labour (Building Works) * A.A.9.1 - Provision of Protection & Warning Staff (not including LOWS) * A.A.9.2 - Machine/Crane Controllers Please note: this submission also requires the attached Subcontractor Questionnaire to be completed and submitted along with relevant documentation via email to vitalbids@morson.com by Friday 27th August 2021 at 17:00 hours. Please also ensure you have completed the standard questions on the portal by the same deadline. If you require assistance during the submission period please use the messaging function on the portal or email Georgia Smith on vitalbids@morson.com Vital Human Resources Limited are a dedicated recruitment business, split across three divisions, Vital Rail, Vital Resources and Vital Solutions to deliver high calibre blue-collar and white-collar personnel. For over 30 years, we have built long-term partnerships with our clients and suppliers. The foundation of our business, 70% of our turnover is generated by clients we have worked with for 20 years or more. Our partnership approach provides a mutually beneficial environment where trust, investment and innovation are key, Vital are a national business, with over 13 strategically positioned offices located across the country, we provide our clients with the benefit of a network of skilled personnel combined with local expertise, filling over 100,000 shifts per year. Our commitment to Network Rail is to supplement our works on the Frontline Labour contract with local businesses, tier 2 suppliers and SMEs, whereby we can support the local communities and economy in the areas in which we will be working. Additional information: Please note: this submission also requires the attached Subcontractor Questionnaire to be completed and submitted along with relevant documentation via email to vitalbids@morson.com by Friday 27th August 2021 at 17:00 hours. Please also ensure you have completed the standard questions on the portal by the same deadline. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1e22a6-6746-46b4-94ee-605e4dcd3e64 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 1 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £501,000 | | 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 | VITAL HUMAN RESOURCES LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2021 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1e22a6-6746-46b4-94ee-605e4dcd3e64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1e22a6-6746-46b4-94ee-605e4dcd3e64 20th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=57516171 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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