Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
National Audit Office
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
LONDON
SW1W9SP
UK
Contact person: ima orosei
Telephone: +44 2077985343
E-mail: ima.orosei@nao.org.uk
NUTS: UKI32
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nao.org.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.nao.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
CPT_23_02 Corporate Services Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Roles DPS
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The National Audit Office (NAO) the UK's independent public spending watchdog sought to establish a multi-Supplier Recruitment services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Agreement for the supply of Corporate staff based on the following 16 different subcategories:
Corporate Services Temporary Recruitment Roles Services
• Sub - Category 1 Digital
• Sub - Category 2 Communications and Marketing
• Sub - Category 3 Design and Publishing
• Sub - Category 4 Human Resources and Learning and Development
• Sub - Category 5 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities
• Sub - Category 6 Executive and Administrative Support
• Sub - Category 7 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED)
• Sub - Category 8 Internal and External Audit
Corporate Services Permanent Recruitment Roles Services
• Sub - Category 9 Digital
• Sub - Category 10 Communications and Marketing
• Sub - Category 11 Design and Publishing
• Sub - Category 12 Human Resources and Learning and Development
• Sub - Category 13 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities
• Sub - Category 14 Executive and Administrative Support
• Sub - Category 15 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED)
• Sub - Category 16 Internal and External Audit
The purpose of the DPS Agreement is to provide the NAO with the opportunity to work with experienced organisations who can source candidates for corporate service roles.
Interested suppliers will be able to submit a bid for maximum of 4 subcategories in total
The contract value for both Corporate Services Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Roles Services is £4.2m inclusive of VAT and the new contracts are expected to go live by May 2024 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to further extend the term of the agreement for a period of up to two years (on the basis of two periods of 12 months).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
3 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Corporate Services Temporary Recruitment Roles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
The selected recruitment agencies shall be required to perform the services at its own premises or at the NAO's offices in either London or Newcastle.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The selected suppliers awarded contracts will be expected to recruit temporary corporate services staff for the NAO as follows:
• Sub - Category 1 Digital
• Sub - Category 2 Communications and Marketing
• Sub - Category 3 Design and Publishing
• Sub - Category 4 Human Resources and Learning and Development
• Sub - Category 5 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities
• Sub - Category 6 Executive and Administrative Support
• Sub - Category 7 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED)
• Sub - Category 8 Internal and External Audit
The estimated value is a combination of both agency commission and pay for temporary staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Award
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Price Per quality Point
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial period for the DPS will be 3 years with the option to further extend the term of the agreement for a period of up to two years (on the basis of two periods of 12 months).
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
Corporate Services Permanent Recruitment Roles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
The selected recruitment agencies shall be required to perform the services at its own premises or at the NAO's offices in either London or Newcastle.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The selected suppliers awarded contracts will be expected to recruit permanent corporate service staff for the NAO as follows:
• Sub - Category 9 Digital
• Sub - Category 10 Communications and Marketing
• Sub - Category 11 Design and Publishing
• Sub - Category 12 Human Resources and Learning and Development
• Sub - Category 13 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities
• Sub - Category 14 Executive and Administrative Support
• Sub - Category 15 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED)
• Sub - Category 16 Internal and External Audit
The estimated value will be a combination of both agency commission only.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Award
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
Price Per Quality Point
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial period for the DPS will be 3 years with the option to further extend the term of the agreement for a period of up to two years (on the basis of two periods of 12 months).
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.1.8) 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:
2024/S 000-005783
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 1
Title: Sub - Category 1 Digital for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allen Lane Ltd
05115229
33 King Street, St James's,
London
SW1Y 6RJ
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 9
Title: Sub - Category 9 Digital for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allen Lane Ltd
05115229
33 King Street, St James's,
London
SW1Y 6RJ
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 5
Title: Sub - Category 5 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allen Lane Ltd
05115229
33 King Street, St James's,
London,
SW1Y 6RJ
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 13
Title: Sub - Category 13 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allen Lane Ltd
05115229
33 King Street, St James's,
London
SW1Y 6RJ
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 5
Title: Sub - Category 5 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
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
05381795
Arthur House, 12-13 Starkie Street,
Preston
PR13LU
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 13
Title: Sub - Category 13 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities for Corporate Se
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
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
05381795
Arthur House, 12-13 Starkie Street,
Preston,
PR13LU
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 6
Title: Sub - Category 6 Executive and Administrative Support for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
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
05381795
Arthur House, 12-13 Starkie Street,
Preston,
PR13LU
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 14
Title: Sub - Category 14 Executive and Administrative Support for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
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
05381795
Arthur House, 12-13 Starkie Street,
Preston,
PR13LU
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 4
Title: Sub - Category 4 Human Resources and Learning and Development for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
06903140
Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane,
London
WC2A 1DT
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 12
Title: Sub - Category 12 Human Resources and Learning and Development for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
06903140
Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane,
London
WC2A 1DT
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 1
Title: Sub - Category 1 Digital for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Understanding Recruitment Ltd
06364614
Second Floorsuite Abbeyview, 38-40 The Maltings, St Albans,
Hertfordshire,
AL1 3HL
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 9
Title: Sub - Category 9 Digital for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Understanding Recruitment Ltd
06364614
Second Floorsuite Abbeyview, 38-40 The Maltings, St Albans,
Hertfordshire,
AL1 3HL
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 1
Title: Sub - Category 1 Digital for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pro Staffing Locums
12538825
AMP House, 4 Dingwall Road,
Croydon,
CR0 2LX
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 1
Title: Sub - Category 1 Digital for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chase Talent Solutions Limited
10744993
Forest House, 2 Forest Road, Moseley,
Birmingham,
B13 9DL
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 9
Title: Sub - Category 9 Digital for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chase Talent Solutions Limited
10744993
Forest House, 2 Forest Road, Moseley,
Birmingham,
B13 9DL
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 7
Title: Sub - Category 7 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GatenbySanderson Limited
4451141
14 King Street,
Leeds,
LS1 2HL
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 15
Title: Sub - Category 15 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED) for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GatenbySanderson Limited
4451141
14 King Street,
Leeds,
LS1 2HL
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: Sub - Category 15
Title: Sub - Category 15 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED) for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Whitehall & Industry Group
3340252
80 Petty France,
London
SW1H 9EX
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
National Audit Office
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
LONDON
SW1W9SP
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/07/2024