Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8SR
UK
Contact person: Sarah Phillips
Telephone: +44 1179317317
E-mail: procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
NUTS: UKK1
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Office for Students: Framework for Recruitment Supplier Services for Temporary and Permanent Staff
Reference number: PRN1764
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Office for Students (OfS) is looking to appoint suppliers to undertake the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff across the whole business. This tender process will set up a framework for recruitment supplier services for temporary and permanent recruitment of staff across multiple lots for different job specialisms. The framework will be divided into 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Professional staff Lot 2 - Administration staff Lot 3 - Legal Staff Lot 4 - IT Staff
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 700 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1 -Professional Staff
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1- Permanent and Temporary recruitment of Professional Staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK1
Main site or place of performance:
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The OfS is looking to appoint suppliers to undertake the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff across the whole business. This tender process will set up a framework for recruitment supplier services for temporary and permanent recruitment of staff across multiple lots for different job specialisms. Lot 1 is for Professional staff including: Human resources, Finance, Corporate Governance, Project, programme and portfolio delivery and policy professionals.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2 - Administration staff
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 -Permanent and temporary recruitment of Administration Staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK1
Main site or place of performance:
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The OfS is looking to appoint suppliers to undertake the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff across the whole business. This tender process will set up a framework for recruitment supplier services for temporary and permanent recruitment of staff across multiple lots for different job specialisms. Lot 2 is for Administration staff including personal assistants and team administrators.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3 - Legal Staff
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 -Permanent and Temporary recruitment of Legal Staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK1
Main site or place of performance:
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The OfS is looking to appoint suppliers to undertake the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff across the whole business. This tender process will set up a framework for recruitment supplier services for temporary and permanent recruitment of staff across multiple lots for different job specialisms. This Lot 3 is for the recruitment of Legal Staff including qualified solicitors and barristers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4 - IT Staff
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Permanent and Temporary recruitment of IT staff - Lot 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK1
Main site or place of performance:
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The OfS is looking to appoint suppliers to undertake the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff across the whole business. This tender process will set up a framework for recruitment supplier services for temporary and permanent recruitment of staff across multiple lots for different job specialisms. This Lot 4 is for IT staff including operations and applications, IT programmes and IT Security staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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 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
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-022335
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: PRN1764- Lot 1- Professional Staff
Title: Professional services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/11/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eden Brown Ltd
03643845
5th Floor, 4 Coleman Street
London
BS34 8SR
UK
Telephone: +44 7584130115
E-mail: s.fowler@edenbrownsynergy.com
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sellick Partnership Ltd
04156002
Queens Court, 24 Queens Street
Manchester
M2 5HX
UK
Telephone: +44 1618341642
E-mail: tenders@sellickpartnership.co.uk
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Yolk Recruitment Ltd
06672671
Anchor Court Southside, 1st Floor, Keen Road
Cardiff
CF24 5JW
UK
Telephone: +44 7458161402
E-mail: nici.jones@yolkrecruitment.com
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: PRN1764 - Lot 2 - Admin Staff
Title: Administration Staff
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/11/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd
00975677
4th Floor, 20 Triton Street
London
NW1 3BF
UK
Telephone: +44 7793306032
E-mail: bids@hays.com
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fusion People Limited
04873626
2nd Floor, 3700 Parkway, Solent Business Park
Whiteley
PO15 7AW
UK
E-mail: adam.peal@fusionpeople.com
Fax: +44 1489865200
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Yolk Recruitment Limited
06672671
Anchor Court Southside, 1st Floor, Keen Road
Cardiff
CF24 5JW
UK
Telephone: +44 7458161402
E-mail: nici.jones@yolkrecruitment.com
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: PRN1764- Lot 3 Legal Staff
Title: Legal Staff
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/11/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd
00975677
4th Floor, 20 Triton Street
London
NW1 3BF
UK
Telephone: +44 7793306032
E-mail: bids@hays.com
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sellick Partnership Ltd
04156002
Queens Court, 24 Queens Street
Manchester
M2 5HX
UK
Telephone: +44 1618341642
E-mail: tenders@sellickpartnership.co.uk
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Venn Group Ltd
04015584
Cottons Centre, 3rd Floor, Hays Lane
London
SE1 2QP
UK
Telephone: +44 2075577667
E-mail: tripley@venngroup.com
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: PRN1764- Lot 4 - IT Staff
Title: IT Staff
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/11/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd
00975677
4th Floor, 20 Triton Street
London
NW1 3BF
UK
Telephone: +44 7793306032
E-mail: bids@hays.com
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
06903140
Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1DT
UK
Telephone: +44 7817141656
E-mail: tracey.dawes@reed.com
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fusion People Ltd
04873626
2nd Floor, 3700 Parkway, Solent Business Park
Whiteley
PO15 7AW
UK
Telephone: +44 1489865200
E-mail: adam.peal@fusionpeople.com
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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GO Reference: GO-2024130-PRO-25071304
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8SR
UK
Telephone: +44 1179317317
E-mail: procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8SR
UK
Telephone: +44 1179317317
E-mail: procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8SR
UK
Telephone: +44 1179317317
E-mail: procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/01/2024