Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Knowsley Housing Trust
First Ark, Lakeview, Kings Business Park, Prescot
Knowsley
L34 1PJ
UK
E-mail: tenders@cirruspurchasing.co.uk
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.firstark.com/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Agency Labour and Recruitment Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79620000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) sought bids to establish a framework of service providers to provide agency labour and recruitment services. The geographical area covered by the framework will mainly be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England. The framework will cover the following lots:
Lot 1: Administration / Clerical / Personal Assistant / Office Support staff
Lot 2: Contact centre staff
Lot 3: Trade operatives across all trades
Lot 4: IT staff
Lot 5: Finance staff
Lot 6: Human Resources staff
Lot 7: Asset Management staff
Lot 8: Housing Services staff
Lot 9: Development staff
Lot 10: Executive Directors
Lot 11: Board members
The procurement exercise was led by KHT for itself and on behalf of the other members of the First Ark Group and references in the tender documents to KHT/First Ark/the Group should be construed accordingly.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 800 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Administration / Clerical / Personal Assistant / Office Support staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
The geographical area covered by the framework will primarily be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agency labour and recruitment services for the provision of administration, clerical, personal assistant and office support staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Assessing the suitability of candidates
/ Weighting: 20 %
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Customer service and service delivery
/ Weighting: 20 %
Price
/ Weighting:
60 %
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
II.2.1) Title
Contact centre staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
The geographical area covered by the framework will primarily be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agency labour and recruitment services for the provision of contact centre staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Assessing the suitability of candidates
/ Weighting: 20 %
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Customer service & service delivery
/ Weighting: 20 %
Price
/ Weighting:
60 %
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
II.2.1) Title
Trade operatives across all trades
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
The geographical area covered by the framework will primarily be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agency labour and recruitment services for the provision of trade operatives across all trades.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Assessing the suitability of candidates
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Customer service & service delivery
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
60 %
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
II.2.1) Title
IT staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
The geographical area covered by the framework will primarily be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agency labour and recruitment services for the provision of IT staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Assessing the suitability of candidates
/ Weighting: 20 %
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Customer service & service delivery
/ Weighting: 20 %
Price
/ Weighting:
60 %
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Finance staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
The geographical area covered by the framework will primarily be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agency labour and recruitment services for the provision of finance staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Assessing the suitability of candidates
/ Weighting: 20 %
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Customer service & service delivery
/ Weighting: 20 %
Price
/ Weighting:
60 %
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Human Resources staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
The geographical area covered by the framework will primarily be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agency labour and recruitment services for the provision of human resources staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Assessing the suitability of candidates
/ Weighting: 20 %
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Customer service & service delivery
/ Weighting: 20 %
Price
/ Weighting:
60 %
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: 7
II.2.1) Title
Asset Management staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
The geographical area covered by the framework will primarily be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agency labour and recruitment services for the provision of asset management staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Assessing the suitability of candidates
/ Weighting: 20 %
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Customer service & service delivery
/ Weighting: 20 %
Price
/ Weighting:
60 %
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Housing Services staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
The geographical area covered by the framework will primarily be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agency labour and recruitment services for the provision of housing services staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Assessing the suitability of candidates
/ Weighting: 20 %
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Customer service & service delivery
/ Weighting: 20 %
Price
/ Weighting:
60 %
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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Development staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
The geographical area covered by the framework will primarily be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agency labour and recruitment services for the provision of development staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Assessing the suitability of candidates
/ Weighting: 20 %
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Customer service & service delivery
/ Weighting: 20 %
Price
/ Weighting:
60 %
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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Executive Directors
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
The geographical area covered by the framework will primarily be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agency labour and recruitment services for the provision of executive directors.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Assessing the suitability of candidates
/ Weighting: 20 %
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Customer service & service delivery
/ Weighting: 20 %
Price
/ Weighting:
60 %
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: 11
II.2.1) Title
Board members
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
The geographical area covered by the framework will primarily be Knowsley, however, placed staff may be required to work anywhere within the North West of England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agency labour and recruitment services for the provision of board members.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Assessing the suitability of candidates
/ Weighting: 20 %
Quality criterion: Contract Specific Questions: Customer service & service delivery
/ Weighting: 20 %
Price
/ Weighting:
60 %
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:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 054-119693
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Lots 3 and 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
4Recruitment Services Limited
Unit 9, 97-101 Peregrine Road, Hainault Business Park
Ilford
IG63XH
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Adecco UK Ltd
Millennium Bridge House, 2 Lambeth Hill
London
EC4V 4BG
UK
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Title: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDS (Northern) Ltd
4 Royd Lane, Millhouse Green
Sheffield
S36 9NY
UK
NUTS: UKE
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4
Title: Lots 1 and 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Limited
800 The Boulevard, Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3BA
UK
NUTS: UKH21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 5
Title: Lots 1, 2 and 6
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brook Street (UK) Limited
34 George Street
Luton
LU1 2AZ
UK
NUTS: UKH21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 6
Title: Lots 3 and 11
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Building Careers UK
Chadwick House, Maple View, White Moss Business Park
Lancashire
WN8 9TD
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 7
Title: Lots 4, 7, 9 and 10
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Castlerock Recruitment Group Ltd
8 Tiger Court, Kings Drive, Kings Business Park
Prescot
L34 1BH
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 8
Title: Lot 4
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Certes Computing Limited
3 The Courtyard, Roman Way, Coleshill
Birmingham
B46 1HQ
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 9
Title: Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cordant People Ltd
Chevron House, 346 Long Lane
Hillingdon
UB10 9PF
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 10
Title: Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deekay Technical Recruitment Limited
6 Davyhulme Circle, Urmston
Manchester
M41 0SS
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 11
Title: Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eden Brown Ltd
222 Bishopsgate
London
EC2M 4QD
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 12
Title: Lots 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
James Andrews Recruitment Solutions
314 Welford Road
Leicester
LE2 6EG
UK
NUTS: UKF
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 13
Title: Lots 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
9th Floor, 125 London Wall
London
EC2Y 5AS
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 14
Title: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Santane Limited
272 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 4JR
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 15
Title: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Service Care Solutions Limited
Arthur House, 12-13 Starkie Street
Preston
PR1 3LU
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 16
Title: Lot 11
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 55
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Venn Group Limited
105-109 Strand
London
WC25 0AA
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Submissions were to be submitted through the Cirrus Purchasing eTender system only.
Successful bidders will be required to provide a range of agency labour and recruitment services to First Ark including:
— Temporary/ interim staff placements
— Staff on a temporary to fixed term basis
— Staff on a temporary to permanent basis
— Recruitment of permanent staff positions
Successful bidders must be able to provide all of these services.
This procurement exercise was led by Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) for itself and on behalf of the other members of the First Ark Group and references in the tender documents to KHT/First Ark/the Group should be construed accordingly.
The framework will be available to the following, such that each of the following will be entitled to purchase services from the successful bidders at the discretion of KHT:
— Knowlsey Housing Trust
— First Ark Group and all subsidiary undertakings of First Ark both current and future
— All parts of any current or future group structure of which KHT is, or may become, a part
— Any joint venture entities (whether companies, limited liability partnerships or otherwise) in which any member of the First Ark participates from time to time (whether as a shareholder, member or otherwise), and are permitted by First Ark to make particular purchases from the service provider from time to time.
For ease of reference, the term "client" was used in a number of places in the ITT to refer to KHT and the other members of the First Ark Group.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079476000
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
This tender process incorporated a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award was communicated to tenderers. Appeals could be directly raised via the contact points detailed in section VI.4.1) of the contract notice. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/07/2018