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title: "Provision of an ICT Contractor Resource for Unity, Data and Digital Programmes"
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# Provision of an ICT Contractor Resource for Unity, Data and Digital Programmes

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89e37ec2-cb39-41fe-a650-8cfa3e2aa5de

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the contract titled "Provision of an ICT Contractor Resource for Unity, Data and Digital Programmes." This initiative falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and is based in London, England. The procurement method used is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the award stage was completed on 20th January 2017. The contract period extends from 20th January 2017 to 31st January 2019, with the tender having been published on 2nd May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT services, particularly those experienced in providing contingent labour and specialist IT solutions. Companies that offer expertise in digital transformation, data management, and multi-supplier operating models would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. It is essential for bidders to demonstrate their ability to deliver diverse talent alongside strong management information capabilities, which are critical for the success of the Defra Group's ongoing IT initiatives.

## Notice

Provision of an ICT contractor resource for Unity, Data and Digital Programmes using Framework RM971 Lot 5: IT Professionals Supply Provision of a resource to provide contingent labour. This resource will supplement our existing specialist IT skills and experience, to provide capacity and resilience within our workforce. The work centres around several key areas: - Transformation of our IT, making data sets publically available and moving into the digital world - Moving to a new, multi-supplier operating model - Maintaining 'business as usual' IT services The requirement also includes the following Generic Requirements * Provide timely contingent labour solutions for ICT positions across the Defra Group using market intelligence to support each search and provide strong, accurate and concrete hiring recommendations; * Regularly meet with Defra Group staff to enhance understanding of the organisation and its core activities, and the specific requirements of each role; * Provide information on how electronic timesheeting and invoicing will operate; * Produce quality CVs for potential hires within agreed timescales, with right first time CVs and following through promptly to secure candidates and onboard; * Ensure that attracting a diverse range of candidates underpins all our recruitment activity; * Provide Management Information for searches, including diversity and time to hire statistics; * Provide Management Information monthly, from labour market intelligence on permanent and temporary resource, including skills availability, location of skills, average salary/rates for each skillset and future trends; * Provide rigorous referencing and qualification checks on successful candidates; Ensure all submitted candidates have the right to work in the UK and have appropriate baseline personnel security checks, including higher level security checks in some cases; * Where the service involves the processing of personal data, the supplier shall comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1815576-8151-41c8-a734-0f38502c88d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412120 - Intranet network
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 2 May 2017 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1815576-8151-41c8-a734-0f38502c88d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1815576-8151-41c8-a734-0f38502c88d8
  2nd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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