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title: "BSP-22-008 - HR and Business Advisory Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038d52"
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# BSP-22-008 - HR and Business Advisory Framework

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038d52

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and is being conducted by XYZ Government Department. The title of the tender is "Supply of IT Equipment for XYZ Project" in the Technology industry category. The tender is located in London, United Kingdom, and the deadline for submissions is 30th September 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for IT equipment suppliers and technology companies to expand their business. Businesses with expertise in supplying IT hardware and software solutions would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By participating, companies can potentially secure a contract with XYZ Government Department and establish long-term business relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots.

### Lot Information

Transformational, Change and Business Management

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots. Additional information: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of PS2m will not be exceeded.

Options: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Leadership

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots. Additional information: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of PS2m will not be exceeded.

Options: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Employee Relations

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots. Additional information: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of PS2m will not be exceeded.

Options: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Recruitment

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots. Additional information: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of PS2m will not be exceeded.

Options: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Data Analytics

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots. Additional information: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of PS2m will not be exceeded

Options: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Culture, Vision and Values

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots. Additional information: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of PS2m will not be exceeded.

Options: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Employee Engagement

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots. Additional information: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of PS2m will not be exceeded.

Options: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Coaching and Mentoring

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots. Additional information: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of PS2m will not be exceeded.

Options: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Equality and Human Rights

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots. Additional information: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of PS2m will not be exceeded.

Options: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Complaints Handling and Management

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots. Additional information: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of PS2m will not be exceeded.

Options: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Performance and Reward

The scope of this Framework Agreement is to procure Support and Advisory Services across Human Resources, Organisational Development and Learning and Business Management. The main objective of the Framework is to provide a professional resource which can be flexibly deployed across the full remit of services provided by EA's HR and Corporate Services Directorate. The Framework will be used to provide extra capacity to enable the Directorate to fulfil its normal business functions, respond to customer needs and flexibly deal with peaks in workload. They may also be used to provide specialist skills and experience for larger one-off projects as and when require. There are 11 Lots in this framework and tenderers can submit bids for one or more Lots. Additional information: There is no commitment given as to the usage, volume, or value of services required under this Framework Agreement. EA also has the right to move values from and between lots but however the overarching value of the Framework Agreement of PS2m will not be exceeded.

Options: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months 3 years with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months possible 4 years in total. It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

Renewal: The framework will be established for an initial period of 36 months (3 years) with the option to extend by up to 1 further period of 12 months (possible 4 years in total). It should be noted that the extension option may or may not be exercised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015640-2023 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Additional buyers | ARMAGH OBSERVATORY; ARMAGH PLANETARIUM; COMHAIRLE NA GAELSCOLAIOCHTA; COUNCIL FOR CATHOLIC MAINTAINED SCHOOLS; COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NI; FE BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE; FE NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH WEST COLLEGE; FE SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; LIBRARIES NI; MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM; NI COUNCIL FOR INTEGRATED EDUCATION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Windsor |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | AKU TRAINING; BAKER TILLY MOONEY MOORE; CATHERINE KANE ASSOCIATES; CATHERINE WILLIAMSON ASSOCIATES HR EMPLOYMENT LAW; ERNST YOUNG; GRANT THORNTON NI; HEADSTOGETHER CONSULTING; KPMG; LEONEDU; THINK PEOPLE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2023 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015640-2023
- 14 Dec 2022 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035343-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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