Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Reading Enterprise Centre, Earley Gate, University of Reading, Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
Contact person: Jayne Thorn
Telephone: +44 1189357081
E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.supc.ac.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Temporary and Permanent Recruitment (TAP) Services
Reference number: 2018/03
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is a replacement in-tend project for the previous temporary and permanent recruitment services framework previously hosted on in-tend on reference 2018/03. Any correspondance, communication, document request or submission should be made through this project. This project for Temporary and Permanent Recruitment (TAP) services.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
250 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Admin Roles National
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
11.1 This lot is designed to cover office based support staff as well clerical style support roles such as librarians, data entry, invigilation staff, and summer admissions vacancies. • Team administrator • Admin officer or assistant • Receptionist • PA • Secretary • Business support manager • Data entry clerk • Filing clerk • Call handler • Call centre/customer service operative/advisor • Executive assistant • Administration manager • Librarian staff • Invigilation staff
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 4
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this framework on the basis on 3+1 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Ancillary Roles - National
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
12.1 This lot is designed to cover a broad range of ancillary and operational staff; including hospitality and event staff, waiting staff, front of house, and retail staff. • Security operatives • Security supervisor • Door supervisor • Cloakroom staff • Cleaning operatives • Cleaning supervisor • Electrician • Plumber • General estates operatives • Grounds maintenance operatives/supervisors • General maintenance operatives/supervisors • Painter/decorator • Cook/catering staff • Hospitality/events staff • Waiting Staff (inc silver service) • Front of hours • Retail operatives • Porterage • Laboratory staff • Nursery workers
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this framework on the basis of 3+1 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Admin Roles - Greater London only
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
11.1 This lot is designed to cover office based support staff as well clerical style support roles such as librarians, data entry, invigilation staff, and summer admissions vacancies. • Team administrator • Admin officer or assistant • Receptionist • PA • Secretary • Business support manager • Data entry clerk • Filing clerk • Call handler • Call centre/customer service operative/advisor • Executive assistant • Administration manager • Librarian staff • Invigilation staff
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this framework on the basis on 3+1 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Ancillary Roles Greater London only
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
12.1 This lot is designed to cover a broad range of ancillary and operational staff; including hospitality and event staff, waiting staff, front of house, and retail staff. • Security operatives • Security supervisor • Door supervisor • Cloakroom staff • Cleaning operatives • Cleaning supervisor • Electrician • Plumber • General estates operatives • Grounds maintenance operatives/supervisors • General maintenance operatives/supervisors • Painter/decorator • Cook/catering staff • Hospitality/events staff • Waiting Staff (inc silver service) • Front of hours • Retail operatives • Porterage • Laboratory staff • Nursery workers
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this framework on the basis of 3+1 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Corporate and Professional Roles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
13.1 This lot is designed to cover a wide range of more senior staff across HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing and Communications, Legal staff, Project Managers, Head of Department roles and Senior and Executive roles. Roles may include: • HR officer • HR manager • Recruitment advisor/manager • Learning and development officer • Training manager • Procurement/purchasing officer/manager • Accountant • Payroll manager • Finance manager • Project manager • Programme manager • Estates manager and Estates Professional Service Execs • Facilities management manager • Marketing and Communications manager • Bibliographic/Content manager
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this framework on the basis of 3+1 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Data, Digital, and Technical
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
14.1 This lot covers the full range of IT, ITC, data, digital, cloud and technical roles. It covers the full scope from IT helpdesk staff, right through to senior IT managers. Example roles include but are not limited to: • Database developer • MIS manager • E-commerce advisor • IT Helpdesk operative/manager • Content manager • Software engineer • Architect (enterprise/solution/technical) • IT manager • IT Project/programme Manager • Business analyst • IT trainer • SITS Contractors • Director of IT
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this framework on the basis of a 3+1 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
One Stop Shop and Payroll Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers 2 main areas: One Stop Shop – where an institution requires a supplier to fulfil any of the above listed roles. The institution may specify a number of roles for a given period; or may call off on an ad hoc basis. This One Stop Shop may include very specialist or niche roles where the Supplier will be expected to work with other subsidiary agencies as names by the institution Payroll Services – this is where the Member Institution have a candidate ready and available for a role, but need a means of confirming background checks and pay rolling the employee.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this framework on the basis of a 3+1 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Non Medical Helpers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The lot covers the provision of sufficiently highly qualified Non-Medical Helpers to deliver a service to students with disabilities who are studying at Member Institutions. This lot may require the Supplier to attend site more regularly than other Suppliers and those bidding for this lot should be aware of this. The Supplier will work with the Member institutions to ensure the that the services delivered to students are managed and delivered in a timely and The Supplier will need to fully screen new support workers to standards as agreed with the member institution which include but not be limited to the following • Advertising and attracting candidates • Pre-screening • Testing as agreed with the University • Interviewing to validate skills and experience • Referencing • DBS checks on all staff • Eligibility checks • Employment checks
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
SUPC will award this framework on the basis of a 3+1 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1: Admin — National
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Adecco UK Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
Luton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brook Street UK Ltd
Luton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GI Group Recruitment Ltd
Chesterfield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
London
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:
: 25 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 2: Ancillary — National
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Adecco UK Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
Luton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GI Group Recruitment Ltd
Chesterfield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Manpower UK Ltd
Uxbridge
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:
: 25 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 3: Admin - London only
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Angel Human Resources Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prospectus Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Step Ahead Social Enterprise Community Interest Company
Pontypridd
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Val Wade Recruitment
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
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:
: 25 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Lot 4: Ancillary — London Only
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Angel Human Resources Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Step Ahead Social Enterprise Community Interest Company
Pontypridd
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Val Wade Recruitment
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
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:
: 25 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Lot 5: Corporate and Professional roles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Badenoch and Clark Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capita Business Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MLC Partners Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Hunt Uk Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Law Morgan Ltd T/A Morgan Law
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Robertson Bell Ltd
London
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:
: 25 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 6
Title: Lot 6: Data, Digital and Technical (ICT)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Spring Technology Staffing Service Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Capita Business Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Certes Computing Ltd
Coleshill
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Stoke-on-Trent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MLc Partners Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sopra Steria Recruitment Ltd
Hemel Hempstead
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:
: 25 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 7
Title: Lot 7: One Stop Shop and Payroll Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Adecco UK Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Manpower UK Ltd
Uxbridge
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Hunt Uk Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
London
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:
: 25 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 8
Title: Lot 8: Non-Medical Helpers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HR GO PLC
Ashford
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:
: 25 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Reading Enterprise Centre, Earley Gate, University of Reading
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
Telephone: +44 1189357081
E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.supc.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Reading Enterprise Centre, Earley Gate, University of Reading, Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BU
UK
Telephone: +44 1189357081
E-mail: supc@reading.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.supc.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/05/2019