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title: "Temporary Staff Agency Framework"
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buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED"
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# Temporary Staff Agency Framework

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0864507-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Manchester Growth Company (MGC) is seeking to establish a Temporary Staff Agency Framework to appoint a panel of agencies capable of providing quality temporary and permanent staff for its various Group companies and related entities in the North West of England, specifically Manchester. This competitive tender process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £300,000 over a two-year period, starting from August 1, 2016, with an option to extend for an additional year. Interested suppliers must ensure their bids are submitted by the tender deadline of May 26, 2016.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in staffing and recruitment services. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their market presence and secure steady assignments by supplying personnel to a range of organisations under the MGC Group. Firms with a background in flexible staffing solutions, talent acquisition, and human resource services will be well-positioned to compete and benefit from this contract.

## Notice

The Manchester Growth Company (MGC) wishes to appoint a panel of agencies for the provision of quality temporary staff for short/medium term assignments and permanent contracts for use by it and its Group companies as well as Manchester Investment and Development Agency Services Limited and Commission for the New Economy Limited (together "the MGC Group"). The appointment to the panel will be by means of competitive tender. The MGC Group requires confirmation that your organisation has sufficient experience to perform the contract to an appropriate quality standard. The MGC Group invites tenders for the supply of temporary staff on an ad-hoc basis or permanent staff. The contract will be broken down into specific lots and tenderers may bid for one, more than one or all lots. The contract is for a 2 year period with an option to extend for a further 1 year period. Additional information: The Manchester Growth Company (MGC) is a group of companies whose purpose is to drive forward Greater Manchester's economic development. MGC is accountable to the GM Combined Authority (GMCA) and the GM Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The MGC is an economic development strategy-driven and commercially-focussed organisation which reinvests any surpluses to achieve its aims. MGC deliver a wide range of business and people-facing services across the North of England and the East Midlands. These include: Business start-up, business growth, inward investment, business finance, and international trade services; Skills training for individuals and businesses; Organisational development services; Recruitment and employment services; Careers advice and guidance; Policy, strategy and research; Official Tourist Board for the Manchester city region; Marketing and Communication Services: The MGC is made up of the following companies: Economic Solutions Limited t/a Manchester Growth Company/MGC; Marketing Manchester (including Visit Manchester); GM Business Support Limited t/a GM Business Support; ChamberLink Limited t/a Business Support Solutions; The North West Apprenticeship Company Limited t/a NWAC; Challenge 4 Change Limited t/a Challenge 4 Change Trading Limited; IDG t/a Improvement Development Growth Limited; CfA t/a Centre for Assessment Limited; IQC2 Limited t/a IQC2 Limited; The Skills Company; The Work Company t/a Skills and Work Solutions Limited; Employment and Regeneration Partnership Limited; The Enterprise Fund Limited t/a BFS or Business Finance Solutions; BFS Funding Managers Limited; BFS NWF General Partner Limited; NWF (Micro Loans) LP. In addition the following companies are to be included in the agreement and are deemed to be MGC Group companies for its purposes: Manchester Investment and Development Agency Service Limited t/a MIDAS; Commission for the New Economy Limited t/a New Economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff6ae5c-4358-4847-9620-1d1bbc7fe7e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2018 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff6ae5c-4358-4847-9620-1d1bbc7fe7e7
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c36afde-efae-4e8a-9e20-fb750ad583d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff6ae5c-4358-4847-9620-1d1bbc7fe7e7
  14th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c36afde-efae-4e8a-9e20-fb750ad583d7
  5th May 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c392fee-ef6f-42ef-a25b-65717a97298f
  Document E - Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12ac63aa-26f8-492a-aaf5-b299ade7c376
  Document D1 - Service Level Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7aa246c1-8d7b-4919-afc1-811ad35bbb06
  Document F - Questions and Answers V2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47cfa022-7009-4a8a-8939-0bb26492ee9d
  Document G - Financial Assessment Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce4dc836-580e-4c26-8dc3-0704fd8f2c94
  Document A - Tender Instructions v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90fce8f3-1438-4d44-b04f-5e07b624b2eb
  Document B - Tender Response
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27f1344d-9bb5-46ed-af18-f5ffcbf8eefe
  Document C - Price matrix Updated
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fff03710-26ed-4cde-83a5-fcced2fcd59f
  Document H- Tender Return Label
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2401f5c2-c5de-45c6-96b8-ecbb567d67ad
  Document D - Terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cc9a303-51f8-42d6-aa89-73c1dd3d48f1
  Document E - Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/745df347-d8bc-444c-80c7-9efaa10f8d15
  Document D1 - Service Level Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2df61a14-1848-4637-b7d3-d0eb9b035f25
  Document F - Questions and Answers V2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c617b66-c39f-4180-a736-8d58d3de9521
  Document G - Financial Assessment Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b94c333c-d8f5-466a-897f-cc1a2d176648
  Document A - Tender Instructions v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0527ae0f-b433-43f3-b260-26e7893a25ce
  Document B - Tender Response
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fffdde7-69f8-43ac-8ba2-3f29e00fc5f8
  Document C - Price matrix Updated
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0324cc4b-018f-4d17-a399-79d33caa5e9a
  Document H- Tender Return Label
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3eacce8a-e7d1-4eda-9d84-09982fc6dd8e
  Document D - Terms and conditions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchestergrowth.co.uk/

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