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Temporary and Permanent Recruitment (TAP) Services

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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Authority ID:
AA68710
Publication date:
18 October 2018
Deadline date:
15 November 2018
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

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.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supc/aspx/Home


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supc/aspx/Home


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


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 2018/01. 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

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Admin Roles National

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79000000

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 10

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

See documentation.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 10

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

See documentation.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

See documentation.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

See documentation.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 12

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

See documentation.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

79600000

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 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

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 12

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

See documentation.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

79600000

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

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

See documentation.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

79600000

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

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

See documentation.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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 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:

As per documentation.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

Selection criteria as per documentation.


Minimum level(s) of standards required:

Selection criteria as per documentation.

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

Selection criteria as per documentation.


Minimum level(s) of standards required:

Selection criteria as per documentation.

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

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 with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 75

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: Not longer than 4 years

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 15/11/2018

Local time: 11:59

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

The Framework Agreement is being tendered on behalf of members of the following purchasing organisations (the Participating Consortia):

— Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) http://www.supc.ac.uk/engage/our-members/our-members

— North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members

— North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members

— London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) http://www.lupc.ac.uk/list-of-members.html

— Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members

— Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW) http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/ (the members of such Participating Consortia, together with SUPC Members being Members).

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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

15/10/2018

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Other Services
79600000 Recruitment services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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ID Description
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About the buyer

Main contact:
supc@reading.ac.uk
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Other contact:
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