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title: "Recruitment Services Framework"
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buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# Recruitment Services Framework

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9657f0b4-9a9b-41be-aa97-6160481f63f0

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking to establish a Recruitment Services Framework aimed at addressing staffing needs across its UK operations, including regions such as Scotland, North East England, and the South West of England. Published on 16th September 2020, the tender is part of an open procurement process, with a total estimated value of £600,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2020 and will extend to 30th November 2024. Interested suppliers had until 20th October 2020 to submit their tenders, and it is anticipated that up to six recruitment agencies may be appointed under this framework, depending on geographical considerations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies looking to expand their business, particularly those with expertise in diverse industry disciplines. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that have the capacity to operate within the specified UK regions. By engaging in this framework, successful bidders may not only enhance their client portfolio but also contribute to the operational efficiency of a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

It is ORE Catapult's intention to utilise this Recruitment Services Framework to replace staff in situations of turnover and growth at their locations throughout the UK. Although requirements may vary, it is expected that a wide range of disciplines may need to be recruited. ORE Catapult has a requirement for service provision within the following geographical locations: West and Central Scotland, East Coast of Scotland, North of Scotland, North East England, East of England and the South East, South West of England, Wales an North West of England . These locations represent the main areas of current ORE Catapult operations. However, there may be additional requirements for other existing or new locations to be serviced during the course of this Framework Agreement. Tenderers are not require to be able to service all these locations and are required to indicate, on the Tender Declaration at Section 2 of this ITT, which geographical location(s) they are able to service. It is anticipated that a maximum of six (6) Recruitment Agencies shall be appointed to the Framework. However, ORE Catapult reserves the right to take the geographical location of Recruitment Agencies into consideration and appoint fewer or more than this number if deemed to be in their best interests. Tenderers are to be aware that funding for any Contract awarded from this Recruitment Services Framework Agreement may be provided by ERDF, Innovate UK & other private sector sources Additional information: Tender documentation is available, free of charge, from https://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e117909-7500-45af-9604-0cdb93b9a987 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2021 - 2 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ADVANTAGE RESOURCING; CDM RECRUITMENT; INDUSTRY RESOURCE SERVICES; JACKSON HOGG; MANPOWER; MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL; NES; NRG; SGS UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e117909-7500-45af-9604-0cdb93b9a987
- 16 Sep 2020 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9601af7d-dbc2-4b1d-ab72-604b8f1eadc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e117909-7500-45af-9604-0cdb93b9a987
  20th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9601af7d-dbc2-4b1d-ab72-604b8f1eadc9
  16th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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