--- title: "S1089 2025 Provision of Agency Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c56" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049c56" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049c56.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049c56.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2024-09-19" --- # S1089 2025 Provision of Agency Services Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c56 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049c56) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049c56.json) ## Summary Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) has initiated a selective procurement process for the "S1089 2025 Provision of Agency Services" tender, classified under CPV code 79600000 for Recruitment Services. The procurement, valued at GBP 16.5 million, invites bids for multiple lots, specifically for temporary staff, specialist resources, executive search, and advertising and shortlisting services. The procurement stage is currently active with the tender period closing on 22 October 2024 and the invitation date for the second stage on 28 November 2024. This framework agreement spans an initial period of five years with optional extensions up to eight years and will be implemented in Northern Ireland. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for recruitment agencies, including general, specialist, and executive search firms, as well as agencies offering job advertising and shortlisting services. Small to medium-sized enterprises experienced in providing temporary staffing solutions or high-level recruitment services would be well-suited to compete given the diverse requirements across the four lots. Participation in this framework could offer a substantial and prolonged engagement with NIE Networks, providing potential firms a stable revenue stream for up to eight years and an opportunity to expand their client portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice NIE Networks intends, following the process outlined in the Invitation to Tender, to award a number of Framework Agreements to the most economically advantageous Economic Operators for the provision of Recruitment Agency Services, across a number of Lots as detailed below. * Lot 1 - Provision of general temporary staff on an ad-hoc basis to fill short and medium term temporary positions (1 Recruitment Agency) * Lot 2 - Provision of specialist resources on an ad-hoc basis to fill vacancies arising (A panel of up to 10 Recruitment Agencies) * Lot 3 - Provision of executive search on an ad-hoc basis for senior management / executive positions (A panel of not less than one and up to 4 Recruitment Agencies) * Lot 4 - Provision of assistance with advertising and shortlisting of roles on an ad-hoc basis (A panel of not less than one and up to 4 Recruitment Agencies) ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Temporary Staff NIE Networks intends to place a panel of one organisation on framework agreements for this Lot 1. This Lot is for provision of general temporary staff on an ad-hoc basis to fill short and medium term temporary positions (1 Recruitment Agency) The framework for this lot will be awarded for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 3 year each. This is a possible 8 years in total. Options: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend by a further optional periods of three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years Renewal: 2 Optional extension periods of up to 2 years each. Lot 2 - Provision of specialist resources NIE Networks intends to place a panel of up to four organisations on framework agreements for this Lot 2. This Lot is for the Provision of specialist resources on an ad-hoc basis to fill vacancies arising (A panel of up to 10 Recruitment Agencies) The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend by a further optional periods of three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years Options: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend by a further optional periods of three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend by a further optional periods of three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years Lot 3 - Executive Search This Lot is for the provision of executive search on an ad-hoc basis for senior management / executive positions. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend by a further optional periods of three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years It is anticipated that the four most economically advantageous Economic Operators will be awarded a place on the framework and enter into Framework Agreements for this Lot. Options: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend by a further optional periods of three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend by a further optional periods of three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years Lot 4 - Advertising and Shortlisting Service This Lot is concerned with Provision of assistance with advertising and shortlisting of roles on an ad-hoc basis (A panel of not less than one and up to 4 Recruitment Agencies). It is anticipated that the four most economically advantageous Economic Operators will be awarded a place on the framework and enter into Framework Agreements for this Lot. Options: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend by a further optional periods of three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend by a further optional periods of three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030044-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 96 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,500,000 | | Lots value | £16,500,000 | | 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 | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED | | Locality | BELFAST, | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT9 5HT | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75111100 - Executive services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79611000 - Job search services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 19 Sep 2024 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030044-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nienetworks.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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