Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Herts for Learning Ltd
Robertson House, Six Hills Way
Stevenage
SG1 2FQ
UK
Contact person: Nicola Wiley
E-mail: nicola.wiley@hfleducation.org
NUTS: UKH23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.hertsforlearning.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.hertsforlearning.co.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/
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
Framework Agreement for Recruitment Services for the Provision of Supply Teachers and Education Support Staff
Reference number: INTHFL006
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The scope for this Framework Agreement is for all temporary and Fixed Term teaching and non-teaching roles, for the use of primary and secondary schools, academies, trusts, special schools, nurseries, pupil referral units and other educational establishments within the Hertfordshire geographical area including Trusts with one or more of their schools located within Hertfordshire and other schools outside.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
17 000 000.00
GBP
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
Provision of short-term supply staff for up to 12 weeks with no responsibility for planning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope for this Framework Agreement is for all temporary and Fixed Term teaching and non-teaching roles, for the use of primary and secondary schools, academies, trusts, special schools, nurseries, pupil referral units and other educational establishments within the Hertfordshire geographical area including Trusts with one or more of their schools located within Hertfordshire and other schools outside.More information can be found within the procurement documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
10 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial period of 2 years with the option to extend twice for no more than 12 months each time at the Authority's discretion
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Provision of supply staff for 12 weeks plus or with responsibility for planning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope for this Framework Agreement is for all temporary and Fixed Term teaching and non-teaching roles, for the use of primary and secondary schools, academies, trusts, special schools, nurseries, pupil referral units and other educational establishments within the Hertfordshire geographical area including Trusts with one or more of their schools located within Hertfordshire and other schools outside.More information can be found within the procurement documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial period of 2 years with the option to extend twice for no more than 12 months each time at the Authority's discretion
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Permanent placement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope for this Framework Agreement is for all temporary and Fixed Term teaching and non-teaching roles, for the use of primary and secondary schools, academies, trusts, special schools, nurseries, pupil referral units and other educational establishments within the Hertfordshire geographical area including Trusts with one or more of their schools located within Hertfordshire and other schools outside.More information can be found within the procurement documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial period of 2 years with the option to extend twice for no more than 12 months each time at the Authority's discretion
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Executive Search
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope for this Framework Agreement is for all temporary and Fixed Term teaching and non-teaching roles, for the use of primary and secondary schools, academies, trusts, special schools, nurseries, pupil referral units and other educational establishments within the Hertfordshire geographical area including Trusts with one or more of their schools located within Hertfordshire and other schools outside.More information can be found within the procurement documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Initial period of 2 years with the option to extend twice for no more than 12 months each time at the Authority's discretion
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
II.2.14) Additional information
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:
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.1.3) 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: 12
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: Not exceeding 4 years
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:
09/11/2023
Local time: 11:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
09/11/2023
Local time: 11:01
Place:
Online opening ceremony
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Herts for Learning Ltd
Stevenage
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/10/2023