Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
UK
E-mail: e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Executive Recruitment Services for University of Aberdeen
Reference number: AU2203
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University are looking to set up a framework of a maximum of three (3) ranked suppliers to provide executive recruitment services.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeen centre and Foresterhill University campuses.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University are looking to set up a framework of a maximum of three (3) ranked suppliers to provide executive recruitment services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Potential for 2 further individual 12-month extension periods.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Where required the University may call-off this framework for any other appropriate and relevant services that fall under recruitment.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: The framework is intended to operate for an initial 3-year term with 2 further individual 12-month extension option periods.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2017/S 100-198975
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
03/03/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
03/03/2023
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
A further exercise will be undertaken approximately within the 6 month period prior to expiration of the framework.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
All tenderers are required to:
- Complete the SPD document within PCS-T as part of this tender.
- Complete and return a sub-contractor SPD for any intended sub-contracts to be used in the delivery of services, to be returned as part of the tender.
It is a requirement of this framework agreement that bidders hold, or will commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
- Employers Liability Insurance 5M GBP
- Professional Liability Insurance 2M GBP
- Public Liability Insurance 5M GBP
Successful bidders are required to provide audited financial accounts including profit & loss statements or equivalent in the SPD for the last 2 financial years.
Alternatively, if you are unable to provide the required accounting information – e.g. a new business without the required accounts, please provide a banker’s letter demonstrating their willingness to support your organisation over the term of the Contract.
In summary Tenderers must complete and return the following appendices as part of the tender submission before the submission deadline:
A – Commercial Schedule
B – Technical Schedule
C – Supplier Data and Cyber Questionnaire
D – Form of Tender
Tenderers must only complete and return the following appendices and information if successful:
Financial information as stated above and within the SPD.
E – Terms and Conditions
F – Supply Chain Code of Conduct
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 22812. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:713424)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace
Aberdeen
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/02/2023