Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff (STaTS)

A Tender Notice
by CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£400M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
16 Feb 2022
Delivery
To 25 Feb 2026 (est.)
Deadline
18 Mar 2022 15:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: Not mandatory

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Crown Commercial Service intends to establish an agreement for the recruitment of temporary and fixed term teachers and non-teaching staff for UK schools, colleges and educational establishments including nurseries, pupil referral units, and children centres. The purpose of this framework agreement is to provide schools with an open, fair and transparent route when hiring supply teachers and other temporary staff that also delivers value for money. Roles include head teachers, qualified and non–qualified teachers both SEN and non- SEN, education support (such as staff cover supervisors and teaching assistants) invigilators and senior leaders. Other temporary staff include but not limited to, administrative and clerical (IT and finance staff) estates and maintenance and cleaners. It is expected that the duration of the agreement will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 1 year

Lot Division

1 Direct Provision of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services
  • Value: £240M

The supplier will provide recruitment services for the provision of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services from both: — Employment businesses for temporary assignments, and — Employment agencies for fixed term employment. The supplier will be required to be aware of and ensure compliance to all changes in practise in the recruitment market and changes in policy and legislation. The Supplier must hold and maintain certification from an approved Accreditation Body. The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, and Minimum Wage). To support Buyers in utilising Lot 1 CCS will establish an Agency Selection Tool using details of all suppliers’ branches/offices. Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply and to act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence.

Award Criteria
Quality 10
price 90
2 Master Vendor: Managed Service Requirements of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services with contract values of no more than £2.499m.
  • Value: £60M

Managed service requirements of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services. A Managed Service Provider will take responsibility for providing the Buyer with recruitment services to meet their Worker needs, including the sourcing, engagement and administration of the non-permanent workforce through standardised processes and use of technology. The master vendor will take overall responsibility for providing the buyer with recruitment services to meet their worker needs. The supplier will manage provision of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services from both: — Employment businesses for temporary assignments, and — Employment agencies for fixed term employment. The supplier will provide workers directly from their own resource pool and has the option of managing supplementary supply through an approved supply chain The Supplier may set up and manage a talent pool on behalf of the Buyer. Workers supplied via the talent pool may be employed by the Employment Business or the Buyer. The buyer contracts only with the master vendor Supplier, and the master vendor is responsible for managing their supply chain. The Supplier must hold and maintain certification from an approved Accreditation Body. The supplier will ensure that its sourcing of Workers via the accredited supply chain complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements, as detailed in the terms of the framework contract. The supplier will be required to aware of and ensure compliance to all changes in practise in the recruitment market and changes in policy and legislation The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, Minimum Wage). Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply and to act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence.

Award Criteria
Quality 70
price 30
2 Master Vendor: Managed Service Requirements of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services with contacts of any value
  • Value: £60M

Managed service requirements of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services. A Managed Service Provider will take responsibility for providing the Buyer with recruitment services to meet their Worker needs, including the sourcing, engagement and administration of the non-permanent workforce through standardised processes and use of technology. The master vendor will take overall responsibility for providing the buyer with recruitment services to meet their worker needs. The supplier will manage provision of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services from both: — Employment businesses for temporary assignments, and — Employment agencies for fixed term employment. The supplier will provide workers directly from their own resource pool and has the option of managing supplementary supply through an approved supply chain The Supplier may set up and manage a talent pool on behalf of the Buyer. Workers supplied via the talent pool may be employed by the Employment Business or the Buyer. The buyer contracts only with the master vendor Supplier, and the master vendor is responsible for managing their supply chain. The Supplier must hold and maintain certification from an approved Accreditation Body. The supplier will ensure that its sourcing of Workers via the accredited supply chain complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements, as detailed in the terms of the framework contract. The supplier will be required to aware of and ensure compliance to all changes in practise in the recruitment market and changes in policy and legislation The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, Minimum Wage). Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply and to act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence.

Award Criteria
Quality 70
price 30
3 Neutral Vendor: Managed Service Requirements of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services
  • Value: £20M

Neutral vendor: managed service requirements of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services. The neutral vendor will take overall responsibility for providing the buyer with their worker needs. A neutral vendor supplier will not supply any workers directly from its own business, and a maximum of 20% through any affiliated businesses, and will use an approved supply chain to meet all worker requirements. The supplier will manage provision of supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing services from both: — Employment businesses for temporary assignments, and — Employment agencies for fixed term employment. The supplier will be required to be aware of and ensure compliance to all changes in practise in the recruitment market and changes in policy and legislation. The Buyer contracts only with the Neutral Vendor supplier, and the Neutral Vendor is responsible for managing their supply chain. The Supplier may set up and manage a talent pool on behalf of the Buyer. Workers supplied via the talent pool may be employed by the Employment Business or the Buyer. The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, Minimum Wage). Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply and to act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence.

Award Criteria
Quality 70
price 30
4 Education Technology Platform Provision of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services with contract values of no more than £2.499m.
  • Value: £20M

An Education Technology platform provider will take responsibility for providing the Buyer with recruitment services to meet their Worker needs, including the sourcing, engagement and administration of the non-permanent workforce through standardised processes and use of technology. An Education Technology platform Supplier shall not supply any Workers directly from its own business, and a maximum of 20% through any affiliated businesses, and will use an approved supply chain to meet all Worker requirements. The Supplier will manage provision of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services from both: - Employment Businesses for temporary Assignments; and - Employment Agencies for Fixed Term employment The Supplier may set up and manage a talent pool on behalf of the Buyer. Workers supplied via the talent pool may be employed by the Employment Business or the Buyer. The Supplier will ensure that such changes are communicated in a timely manner to the buyer and where necessary, appropriate changes made to processes and procedures (i.e. AWR, IR35, Minimum Wage). Additional information: The authority does not consider that transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) Regulations 2006 to be an issue in respect of this procurement at framework agreement stage as services are not provided at this level. It is your responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply and to act accordingly. You are encouraged to carry out your own due diligence.

Award Criteria
Quality 70
price 30

Renewal Options

The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for up to 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

CPV Codes

  • 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services
  • 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel
  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
  • 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel
  • 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** As part of this contract notice the following documents can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720f2e44-c882-4050-b90f-e3cf05... 1) Contract notice transparency information for the agreement; 2) Contract notice authorised customer list; 3) Rights reserved for CCS framework. On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement. Refer to https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs for more information. Some purchases under this Framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations (as defined in Attachment 1 – About the framework within the invitation to tender documentation). In such cases, Call-offs from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and the buyers may, at their discretion, modify the terms of the Framework and any Call-off Contracts to reflect that buyer’s specific needs. CCS reserve the right to award a framework to any bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last position. Registering for access: This procurement will be managed electronically via the eSourcing suite. This will be the route for sharing all information and communicating with bidders. If you have recently registered on the eSourcing suite for another CCS procurement you can use the same account for this new procurement. If not, you will first need to register your organisation on the portal. Use the following link for information on how register and use the eSourcing tool: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers For assistance please contact the eSourcing Help desk operated by email at eEnablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk or call 0345 410 2222.

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