Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Tech Nation Group Ltd
3FA, 3 Finsbury Avenue
London
EC2M 2PA
UK
Telephone: +44 7738302775
E-mail: ugne.s@technation.io
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.technation.io
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42731
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y7M6cgrV6ZQlo8kUGUEeXI9ww8xK9Z1mqcfHC_nON5o/edit?usp=sharing
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y7M6cgrV6ZQlo8kUGUEeXI9ww8xK9Z1mqcfHC_nON5o/edit?usp=sharing
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: DCB for the Tier 1 Global Talent Visa
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Legal Partner — Global Talent Visa
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Tech Nation Global Talent Visa enables the brightest and best tech talent from around the world to come and work in the UK’s digital technology sector, contributing their cutting-edge expertise, creativity and innovation to maintaining the UK’s position at the forefront of the global digital economy. Tech Nation is an official endorsing body of the Global Talent Visa for digital technology.
Tech Nation is not legally permitted to provide immigration advice to applicants. Thus, we are looking for a leading UK based law firm with a proven track record in immigration practice, to be an expert legal partner to the Tech Nation Global Talent Visa.
Benefits to partnership:
Legal Partner for the Tech Nation Global Talent Visa for an initial term of 12 months period.
Exclusive partner status is available for the right partner.
Receive unlimited referrals from Tech Nation.
Participate in the annual Tech Nation Global Talent Visa event with 100+ attendees with engagement not limited to a speaking slot and brand presence.
Brand association with the Tech Nation Global Talent Visa.
Host 2 x surgery sessions aimed at the Tech Nation Global Talent Visa community.
Partnership fee:
The benefits and rights for this partnership are secured by a fee paid by you and will account for 30 % weighting in the judging process. Please confirm what fee (excluding VAT) you would be willing to invest to obtain the rights to this partnership.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We’re looking for a law firm with a proven track record in supporting applicants on the Tier 1 Global Talent Visa route.
19th May: Applications open
9th June: Applications close at 12.00 (noon) (BST)
10th June: 17th June — review period
18th June: 24th June — decision announced
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Sizeable firm with strong immigration and tech practice. Experience with the Tier 1 Global Talent Visa. UK presence and willingness to engage internationally and online.
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Following a 12-month partnership, there may be an opportunity for renewal.
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:
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
We’re looking for a law firm with a proven track record in supporting applicants on the Tier 1 Global Talent Visa route.
Significant UK presence, preferably headquartered in the UK.
Willing to engage with applicants across the UK, internationally and online.
Sizeable multiservice law firm with immigration practice.
Strong tech practice.
Must be registered and regulated by UK authorities.
Bonus: regional offices, international links, brand.
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
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
09/06/2020
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
09/06/2020
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
(MT Ref:219758)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/05/2020