Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Stevenage Borough Council
Daneshill House, Danestrete
Stevenage
SG1 1HN
UK
Contact person: Corporate Procurement
Telephone: +44 1438242242
E-mail: procurement@stevenage.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH23
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.stevenage.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.supplyhertfordshire.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SBC 1020 Agency Staff Framework
Reference number: CCD00897
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79620000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable suppliers for the provision of agency workers via a lotted framework. Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The proposed lots are as follows:
Lot 1: Waste, recycling, street cleansing and grounds;
Lot 2: Drivers (including HGV drivers);
Lot 3: Administration;
Lot 4: Customer service.
This procurement is a restricted (two stage process). Suppliers wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Any questions relating to this tender must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable suppliers for the provision of agency workers via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 April 2021 scope suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:
Lot 1: Waste, recycling, street cleansing and grounds;
Lot 2: Drivers (including HGV drivers);
Lot 3: Administration;
Lot 4: Customer service Lonsert the below for all framework agreements t 1- 2– tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the day Lots 3-4 – mini competition lots. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term, together with the individual orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established framework agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the services provided, framework agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Drivers (including HGV Drivers)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable suppliers for the provision of agency workers via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 April 2021 scope suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:
Lot 1: Waste, recycling, street cleansing and grounds;
Lot 2: Drivers (including HGV drivers);
Lot 3: Administration;
Lot 4: Customer Service Lonsert the below for all framework agreements t 1- 2– tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the day Lots 3-4 – mini competition lots. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term, together with the Individual Orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the services provided, framework agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Administration
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable suppliers for the provision of agency workers via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 April 2021 scope suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:
Lot 1: Waste, recycling, street cleansing and grounds;
Lot 2: Drivers (including HGV drivers);
Lot 3: Administration;
Lot 4: Customer Service Lonsert the below for all framework agreements t 1- 2– tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the day Lots 3-4 – mini competition lots. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term, together with the individual orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established framework agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the services provided, framework agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Customer Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable suppliers for the provision of agency workers via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 April 2021 scope suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of agency staff within a specific workforce discipline. The contract will be structured as a framework separated into lots for each area of the workforce. The proposed lots are as follows:
Lot 1: Waste, recycling, street cleansing and grounds;
Lot 2: Drivers (including HGV drivers);
Lot 3: Administration;
Lot 4: Customer Service Lonsert the below for all framework agreements t 1- 2– tiered call off as staff are likely to be required on the day Lots 3-4 – mini competition lots. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term, together with the individual orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established framework agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the services provided, framework agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
II.2.14) Additional information
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2020/S 215-528593
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: CCD00897Lot1
Title: Framework for Agency Staff — Lot 1 — Waste, Recycling, Street Cleansing and Ground Operatives — Ranked Call off Lot
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essential Results Ltd
5572260
Stevenage
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
641659
Luton
UK
NUTS: UKH21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
1644241
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
First Call Contract Services Ltd
3296899
London
UK
NUTS: UKI63
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd
7423233
Stevenage
UK
NUTS: UKH23
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:
: 2 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: CCD00897Lot2
Title: Framework for Agency Staff — Lot 2 — Drivers (Including HGV Drivers)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
1644241
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
First Call Contract Services Ltd
3296899
London
UK
NUTS: UKI63
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
Luton
UK
NUTS: UKH21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bulldog Recruitment Ltd
10284636
Welwyn Garden City
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Phoenix Resourcing Services (Holdings) Ltd
4401459
London
UK
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Berry Recruitment Ltd
703611
St Albans
UK
NUTS: UKH23
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:
: 625 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: CCD00897Lot3
Title: Framework for Agency Staff — Lot 3 — Administration
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/03/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
641659
Luton
UK
NUTS: UKH21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essential Results Ltd
5572260
Stevenage
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd
7423233
Stevenage
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
4349535
London
UK
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
1644241
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UKG13
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:
: 660 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: CCD00897Lot4
Title: Framework for Agency Staff — Lot 4 — Customer Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/04/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
641659
Luton
UK
NUTS: UKH21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Essential Results Ltd
5572260
Stevenage
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd
7423233
Stevenage
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
4349535
London
UK
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
1644241
Meriden
UK
NUTS: UKG13
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:
: 215 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High court England and Wales
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court England and Wales
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
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
Stevenage Borough Council
Daneshill House
Stevenage
SG1 1HN
UK
E-mail: procurement@stevenage.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.stevenage.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/04/2021