Periodic indicative notice – utilities
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
3870728
Newington House,237 Southwark Bridge Road
LONDON
SE16NP
UK
Contact person: Gilly Eren
Telephone: +44 7840386505
E-mail: gulhayat.eren@ukpowernetworks.co.uk
NUTS: UKI44
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://ukpowernetworks.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/ProcurementDocumentManagement/EqJRTl1xDU5Fts19yQaILjUBvpHckZWTcS83G_AQnAKccQ?e=Y7Lilv
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE SCREENING/CHECKS
Reference number: PE1-0002-2023
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Reference checking is an essential service for UK Power Networks to ensure that all potential employees have the work history stated in their CV's and are therefore fully equipped with the relevant knowledge and experience to undertake their role(s).
Referencing is purely to check on education and work history and does not require any personal opinions to be shared and as such is in line with UK Power Networks vision to be a respected and trusted corporate citizen.
In addition, there is a requirement to DBS check a defined number of employees within the Organisation which is currently c 2950 employees. This is broken down into;
• Category 1- 2173 employees every 3 years, and
• Category 2- 777 employees every 5 years
The same basic DBS is required above.
UK Power Networks' objective is to remain compliant and ensure that all appropriate DBS checks are in accordance with the Company Policy.
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
Provision of Employee Screening/Checks, including pre-employment checks and DBS checks for existing employees
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
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 the receipt of applications for an invitation to tender or to negotiate/Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
05/10/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
UK Power Networks
LONDON
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/09/2023