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title: "National Framework for Staffing Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036643"
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# National Framework for Staffing Solutions

Buyer: RED KITE LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036643

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## Summary

The Red Kite Learning Trust, as the contracting authority, has initiated a tender process for the National Framework for Staffing Solutions. This procurement involves the provision of temporary and permanent workers in various sectors such as cleaning, catering, teaching, clerical, maintenance, and IT. The framework comprises 8 lots, each divided into multiple geographical areas, with a total of 122 sub-lots. The framework will last for 4 years, with a possible 1-year extension. The tender is open for all public-sector bodies in the UK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for agencies providing staffing solutions in sectors like education, recruitment, and personnel placement. Businesses with expertise in supplying workers for cleaning, catering, teaching, office support, facilities management, and IT roles would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The transparent open procedure and the framework agreement structure create a level playing field for suppliers of varying scales to participate and secure contracts under different lots of the framework.

## Notice

Added Value Portal t/a Pagabo, on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, wishes to appoint a number of Agencies to a Framework Agreement for the provision of both temporary and permanent Workers across a range of geographical areas and types of Worker. The framework will cover the following types of Workers; Cleaning, Catering, Teaching, Clerical, Maintenance and IT. The framework is divided into 8 lots, where lots 1 and 2 are divided into 4 geographical areas each and lots 3 - 8 are each divided into 19 geographical area, giving a total of 122 sub-lots. The Framework Agreement will be established for a period of 4 years, with an option to extend after the third year, for a further year. This Framework Agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all public-sector bodies (including Charities) in the UK, the full list is available in the Tender synopsis on the In- Tend portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/home

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Master Vendor

This is for the provision of a Master Vendor Agency, which is able to provide all Worker Types covered by lots 3 to 8 and can then manage a supply chain of other agencies with aim of increasing both the talent pool available to a Client Organisation through supplementing the Master Vendor's own talent pool and also the fulfilment rate of a Client Organisation's recruitment requirements. Any Agency appointed to carry out the role of a Master Vendor, will be required to ensure that at least 20% of all appointments are via their supply chain. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified.

Lot 2 - Neutral Vendor

This is for the provision of a Neutral Vendor which will manage a supply chain of other agencies, covering all the Worker types in lots 3 to 8 inclusive. Any Agency appointed to carry out the role of a Neutral Vendor, will not provide any Worker types directly, all appointments are to be fulfilled via the Appointed Agency's supply chain. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified.

Lot 3 - Catering Staff

This is for the provision of kitchen managers / managing chefs, chefs, kitchen staff including cooks, kitchen assistants, or any other role associated with the running of a kitchen and the preparation of food. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified.

Lot 4 - Cleaning Staff

This is for the provision of cleaners, cleaning supervisors, cleaning managers, or any other role associated with the cleaning of a work environment. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified.

Lot 5 - Teaching Staff

This will cover the provision, for both SEND and non-SEND settings, of Teachers (all pay grades), Teaching Support Staff and Tutors. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified.

Lot 6 - Office and Clerical Staff

This is for the provision of office support roles, including receptionists, general admin staff, or any other role associated with the functioning of an office environment. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified.

Lot 7 - Facilities Management Staff

This is for the provision of facilities management support roles, including maintenance staff, caretakers, security staff, or any other role associated with the management of the work environments facilities. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified.

Lot 8 - IT Staff

This is for the provision of staff responsible for the maintenance of an organisation's information technology infrastructure, including network managers, network technicians, systems administrators, support staff, IT technicians, or any other role associated with the management of an organisations IT infrastructure. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009780-2023 |
| 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 | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £337,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RED KITE LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG2 0DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Harlow & St. Georges |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BME PROMISE RECRUITMENT; ROC SEARCH LIMITIED; SMILE EDUCATION; TEACHING PERSONNEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2023 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009780-2023
- 6 Sep 2022 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024978-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rklt.co.uk
- https://in-
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/home

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