--- title: "Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour & Recruitment Services 2019" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f16e1448-2a38-4b6d-88c7-bca57abf659d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f16e1448-2a38-4b6d-88c7-bca57abf659d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f16e1448-2a38-4b6d-88c7-bca57abf659d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f16e1448-2a38-4b6d-88c7-bca57abf659d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CIRRUS PURCHASING" published: "2019-01-09" --- # Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour & Recruitment Services 2019 Buyer: CIRRUS PURCHASING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f16e1448-2a38-4b6d-88c7-bca57abf659d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f16e1448-2a38-4b6d-88c7-bca57abf659d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f16e1448-2a38-4b6d-88c7-bca57abf659d.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour & Recruitment Services 2019," is being conducted by Cirrus Purchasing, which operates as a procurement consortium for over 90 members, including Local Authorities and NHS Trusts across England, Wales, and Scotland. This open procedure tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions accepted until 7 February 2019. The resulting framework will be effective from 10 March 2019 to 9 March 2023, focusing on agency labour and recruitment services, primarily classified under the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The procurement will involve various organisations, allowing them access to a central purchasing body for collaborative contract usage. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agency labour and recruitment services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in supplying personnel, especially to public sector clients, are well-positioned to compete. As the successful bidders will engage with a diverse range of contracting authorities, including agencies in social housing, education, and emergency services, this procurement process provides a substantial platform for business growth and expansion within the public sector landscape. ## Notice The Cirrus Consortium (The Consortium) is a procurement consortium that currently consists of in excess of 90 members including Registered Providers of Social Housing, Local Authorities, ALMOs and NHS Trusts. Members are based across England, Wales and Scotland, with additional organisations joining on a regular basis. As contracting authorities access the frameworks available from The Consortium, they are allowed membership to The Consortium, giving them active input into the Central Purchasing Body. The Consortium is seeking bids from service providers to participate in an agency labour & recruitment services framework. The framework is available for use by all contracting authorities including, but not limited to; Local Authorities, Registered Providers of Social Housing, Police & Emergency Services, NHS Trusts, Schools & Universities and Registered Charities. The Consortium is managed on behalf of the membership by Cirrus Purchasing Ltd, a specialist purchasing and supply consultancy supporting the social housing, public and private sectors. Please see the supporting document titled "Agency Labour & Recruitment Framework Guidance.pdf" for further tender information, evaluation criteria and detail of the services required. Additional information: Please apply via our In-tend portal https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/cirruspurchasing/aspx/Home. Please see the tender documents available from this link for additional information on the services required and the tender evaluation criteria. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea2ed29-83a8-4d53-a88a-6eaf598a4e0b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2019 - 9 Mar 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CIRRUS PURCHASING | | Locality | CHESHIRE | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA8 0TD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Halton | | Electoral ward | Halton View | | Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 9 Jan 2019 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea2ed29-83a8-4d53-a88a-6eaf598a4e0b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea2ed29-83a8-4d53-a88a-6eaf598a4e0b 9th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cirruspurchasing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/cirruspurchasing/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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