--- title: "3S_18 Strategic HR Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e01bf068-be1f-4383-b19d-b2985f726f0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e01bf068-be1f-4383-b19d-b2985f726f0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e01bf068-be1f-4383-b19d-b2985f726f0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e01bf068-be1f-4383-b19d-b2985f726f0e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2017-10-30" --- # 3S_18 Strategic HR Services Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e01bf068-be1f-4383-b19d-b2985f726f0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e01bf068-be1f-4383-b19d-b2985f726f0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e01bf068-be1f-4383-b19d-b2985f726f0e.json) ## Summary The procurement process relates to the "3S_18 Strategic HR Services" tender initiated by ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body based in Leicester, UK. This framework aims to provide a broad range of recruitment and HR services, encompassing various lots including interim and permanent recruitment and outsourcing services. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2018 and will conclude on 30th April 2020, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The overall estimated value of the framework is £60 million. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, and suppliers are invited to express their interest before the upcoming notice date, which is set for 13th November 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the HR and recruitment sectors, particularly those that offer specialised services such as executive recruitment, assessment and testing, and HR business process outsourcing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to accommodate a diverse range of suppliers. Engaging with this tender could facilitate new contracts and collaborations with various public bodies across the UK, including local authorities and NHS organisations. ## Notice The Strategic HR Services framework will offer customers a wide range of recruitment and HR services, to include: Lot 1: Executive and Managerial Interim Recruitment. This lot will also contain several sub-lots, to break down the requirement: * -Lot 1a - Admin, HR and Business Support, * Lot 1b - Blue Light and Emergency Services, * Lot 1c - Commercial (Finance, Procurement and Legal), * Lot 1d - Education, * Lot 1e - Health and Social Care, * Lot 1f - IT, Digital, Media and Marketing. Lot 2: Executive and Managerial Permanent Recruitment. Lot 3: Multi-role Temporary Recruitment. Lot 4: Multi-role Permanent Recruitment. Lot 5: Assessment & Testing Services. Lot 6: Outplacement & Career Transition Services. Lot 7: HR Business Process Outsourcing. This lot will also contain several sub-lots, to break down the requirement: * Lot 7a - Recruitment, * Lot 7b - Absence Management, * Lot 7c - Payroll, * Lot 7d - Contracts, * Lot 7e - Discipline and Grievance, * Lot 7f - New Starters/Leavers, * Lot 7g - Organisational Development, * Lot 7h - HR Helplines, * Lot 7i - Statutory Employment Checks (DBS/Right to Work). The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire and Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '3S_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '3S_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b0b4bd2-9dc8-4a9a-b682-4d5b9ea18751 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Nov 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 30 Oct 2017 at 09:38 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b0b4bd2-9dc8-4a9a-b682-4d5b9ea18751 - 21 Aug 2017 at 09:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b0b4bd2-9dc8-4a9a-b682-4d5b9ea18751 - 21 Aug 2017 at 09:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b0b4bd2-9dc8-4a9a-b682-4d5b9ea18751 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b0b4bd2-9dc8-4a9a-b682-4d5b9ea18751 30th October 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9bea4133-5c83-e711-80e4-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ - http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal - https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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