--- title: "NEUTRAL VENDOR MANAGED SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY AGENCY STAFF" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b374" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b374" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b374.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b374.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-20" --- # NEUTRAL VENDOR MANAGED SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY AGENCY STAFF Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b374 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b374) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b374.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council is currently seeking tenders for a Neutral Vendor Managed Service for the Provision of Temporary Agency Staff, as part of its contract with Ubico Ltd. This open tender, identified under reference DN545403, is classified under business services, particularly consulting and recruitment, with a total contract value of £25,200,000. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 21 June 2021. Successfully awarded contracts will commence on 23 August 2021 and are set to run until 22 August 2024, with provisions for extension, potentially lasting up to six years in total. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and consultancy services, particularly those equipped to supply temporary staff. Companies that can efficiently manage fluctuating staffing needs for local authorities and demonstrate high quality service provision, as outlined in the evaluation criteria, will be well-positioned to compete. With the procurement method being an open procedure, this tender encourages participation from a broad range of suppliers capable of fulfilling the specified service requirements. ## Notice Ubico Ltd is a local authority owned company set up to deliver environmental services to its primary shareholding Councils through service contracts. Ubico Ltd are seeking a Neutral Vendor Managed Service for the Provision of Agency Staff to support their growing Teckal Company. At Ubico Ltd Agency workers are utilised for the following main reasons: * To cover short-term sickness or other absences such as short-term holiday cover * To cover long term sickness / absence * To resource for unplanned increase in demand for labour Open Tender Procurement Process for Ubico Ltd run by Gloucestershire County Council - Reference DN545403 advertised at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The Confidentiality Agreement must be signed and returned via the e-portal messaging system: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The Pricing Schedule (Appendix A) will only be released upon receipt of the signed Confidentiality Agreement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Ubico Ltd is a local authority owned company set up to deliver environmental services to its primary shareholding Councils through service contracts. Ubico Ltd are seeking a Neutral Vendor Managed Service for the Provision of Agency Staff to support their growing Teckal Company. At Ubico Ltd Agency workers are utilised for the following main reasons: * To cover short-term sickness or other absences such as short-term holiday cover * To cover long term sickness / absence * To resource for unplanned increase in demand for labour Open Tender Procurement Process for Ubico Ltd run by Gloucestershire County Council - Reference DN545403 advertised at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The Confidentiality Agreement must be signed and returned via the e-portal messaging system: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The Pricing Schedule (Appendix A) will only be released upon receipt of the signed Confidentiality Agreement. Renewal: The initial term of the contract will be for three (3) years from 23/08/2021 to the 22/08/2024. The initial term may be extended by one period of two (2) years followed by one period of one (1) year taking the total potential contract period to six (6) years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011266-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 22 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,200,000 | | Lots value | £25,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 20 May 2021 at 21:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011266-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=653ceca2-7cb9-eb11-810c-005056b64545 - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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