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title: "HR Resourcing RFFP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d3bf"
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# HR Resourcing RFFP

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d3bf

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "HR Resourcing RFFP" is conducted by the Satellite Applications Catapult, focusing on recruitment services within the UK. This tender, initiated as an open procedure, seeks to establish a Recruitment Services Framework by appointing reliable agencies to meet ongoing recruitment needs. The main procurement activities are situated in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with a duration of potentially four years and an expected contract value reaching £12 million. The tender period is set to conclude on 9th December 2021, preceding the award period commencing on 10th December 2021.

This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for recruitment agencies specialising in niche skills such as robotics engineering, IT consulting, and professional services. Suppliers with a robust portfolio in sectors like information technology, business development, marketing, and communications will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender process. Additionally, agencies capable of delivering tailored recruitment solutions to innovative sectors may further benefit by aligning their services with the requirements of the Satellite Applications Catapult.

## Notice

The purpose of this RFFP is to assist the Catapult in establishing a Recruitment Services Framework by appointing a number of professional, reliable recruitment agencies to meet their ongoing recruitment requirements.

### Lot Information

Specialist / niche skills

SA Catapult is an innovation organisation and to meet the demands of our various projects we need some niche skills, such as (not limited to the following roles) - Space Mission Analysts - Space Segment Lead - Robotics engineer - Solutions Architect - Earth Observation Specialist

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Information Technology

Typical vacancies within the IT Team may include but not be limited to: - Network Engineer - Infrastructure Engineer - Software Engineer - IT Special Project Engineer - Technical Consultant

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Professional Services

The Professional Services team consists of the following Sections: - Administration - Finance - Procurement & Commercial - Human Resources - Report & Impact Evaluation - Facilities Management - Legal - Project Management

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Marketing & Communications

Typical vacancies within the Marketing & Communications Team may include but not be limited to: - Project Communication Managers - Marketing Managers

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Business Development and Commercial

Typical vacancies within the Business Development and Commercial may include but not be limited to: - Business Development & Funding Managers - Strategy Managers & Analysts - Knowledge Management - Business Analysts - Research & Development Managers - Technical Bid Personnel

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Connectivity

Typical vacancies within the Connectivity function may include but not be limited to: - Satellite Systems Engineer - Communications System Engineer - Software Engineer - Linux Engineer

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

Technology (CTO) function

Typical vacancies within the Technology function may include but not be limited to: - Test Engineers (Mechanical and Electrical) - Technical Engineers - Technicians (Mechanical and Electrical)

Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000307-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | ADVANTAGE RESOURCING; CARBON60; CAST; DATA CAREERS; EVISA SOLUTIONS LTD TA MALIKSHAW; EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT; GREEN PARK INTERIM & EXECUTIVE SEARCH; HARVEY NASH; HE SPACE OPERATIONS; INTAPEOPLE; MCGREGOR BOYALL ASSOCIATES; NETWORKERS INTERNATIONAL (UK; NEXERE CONSULTING; NONSTOP CONSULTING; ONE WAY OR ANOTHER; PATERSON PERSONNEL; PENNA; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PROVIDE CONSULTING; SGS UNITED KINGDOM; STR; THE RECRUITMENT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000307-2022
- 8 Nov 2021 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027946-2021
- 8 Nov 2021 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027941-2021
- 15 Sep 2021 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022925-2021
- 15 Sep 2021 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022921-2021
- 14 Sep 2021 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019536-2021
- 14 Sep 2021 at 13:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022826-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://sa.catapult.org.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845

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