National Framework for Staffing Solutions
A Tender Notice
by RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- £750M
- Sector
- BUSINESS
- Published
- 06 Sep 2022
- Delivery
- To 15 Sep 2026 (est.)
- Deadline
- 06 Oct 2022 11:00
Concepts
Location
United Kingdom:
1 buyer
- Red Kite Learning Trust Harrogate
Description
Added Value Portal t/a Pagabo, on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, wishes to appoint a number of Agencies to a Framework Agreement for the provision of both temporary and permanent Workers across a range of geographical areas and types of Worker. The framework will cover the following types of Workers; Cleaning, Catering, Teaching, Clerical, Maintenance and IT. The framework is divided into 8 lots, where lots 1 and 2 are divided into 4 geographical areas each and lots 3 – 8 are each divided into 19 geographical area, giving a total of 122 sub-lots. The Framework Agreement will be established for a period of 4 years, with an option to extend after the third year, for a further year.
Lot Division
| 1 | Master Vendor
This is for the provision of a Master Vendor Agency, which is able to provide all Worker Types covered by lots 3 to 8 and can then manage a supply chain of other agencies with aim of increasing both the talent pool available to a Client Organisation through supplementing the Master Vendor’s own talent pool and also the fulfilment rate of a Client Organisation’s recruitment requirements. Any Agency appointed to carry out the role of a Master Vendor, will be required to ensure that at least 20% of all appointments are via their supply chain. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified. |
| 2 | Neutral Vendor
This is for the provision of a Neutral Vendor which will manage a supply chain of other agencies, covering all the Worker types in lots 3 to 8 inclusive. Any Agency appointed to carry out the role of a Neutral Vendor, will not provide any Worker types directly, all appointments are to be fulfilled via the Appointed Agency’s supply chain. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified. |
| 3 | Catering Staff
This is for the provision of kitchen managers / managing chefs, chefs, kitchen staff including cooks, kitchen assistants, or any other role associated with the running of a kitchen and the preparation of food. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified. |
| 4 | Cleaning Staff
This is for the provision of cleaners, cleaning supervisors, cleaning managers, or any other role associated with the cleaning of a work environment. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified. |
| 5 | Teaching Staff
This will cover the provision, for both SEND and non-SEND settings, of Teachers (all pay grades), Teaching Support Staff and Tutors. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified. |
| 6 | Office and Clerical Staff
This is for the provision of office support roles, including receptionists, general admin staff, or any other role associated with the functioning of an office environment. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified. |
| 7 | Facilities Management Staff
This is for the provision of facilities management support roles, including maintenance staff, caretakers, security staff, or any other role associated with the management of the work environments facilities. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified. |
| 8 | IT Staff
This is for the provision of staff responsible for the maintenance of an organisation’s information technology infrastructure, including network managers, network technicians, systems administrators, support staff, IT technicians, or any other role associated with the management of an organisations IT infrastructure. Agencies appointed to this lot are expected to have their own pool of suitable workers and are not to use 3rd party Agencies. Whilst the total lot value is as accurate as possible at this moment in time, based on current information, the Contracting Authority and Framework Manager reserves the right to reallocate the values between lots, without affecting the overall framework value. Should this occur, then all affected Agencies will be notified. |
CPV Codes
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Indicators
- This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
- Renewals are not available.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
Legal Justification
Duration does not exceed 4 years
Other Information
This Framework Agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all public-sector bodies (including Charities) in the UK, the full list is available in the Tender synopsis on the In- Tend portal – https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/home ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Added Value Portal t/a Pagabo, on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, the Contracting Authority, wishes to appoint a number of Agencies to a Framework Agreement for the provision of both temporary and permanent Workers across a range of geographical areas and types of Worker. … The framework is divided into 8 lots, where lots 1 and 2 are further divided in to 4 geographical areas and lots 3 – 8 are further divided into 19 geographical area, giving a total of 122 sub-lots. The Framework Agreement will be established for a period of 4 years, with no option to extend. This Framework Agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all public-sector bodies (including Charities) in the UK, the full list is available in the Tender synopsis on the In- Tend portal – https://in- tendhost.co.uk/pagabo. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure. The resulting framework will be UK wide and will be available to all UK Public Sector Bodies. The ITT documents can only be accessed when logged into in-tend. If you are an existing supplier, please log into the system. If you are a new supplier, please make sure you register your company as an initial step onthe in-tend website. Select the tab ‘Tenders’ then select ‘Current’. Search for the reference number on the left- hand side of the page and press enter. The tender advert will now be visible. To view the ITT documents, click 'View Details'. This will take you to a new screen, please click 'Express Interest'. Once in the tender there are 5 tabs; 'Tender', 'ITT -documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the second tab (ITT docs) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Opting In and out: please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My Tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring that you no longer wish to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing feedback and comments for this decision. You may amend your decision to ‘Opt In or Out’ at any time during the tender process. This procurement will be evaluated in accordance with the process set out in the bid pack documentation. Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority reserves the right to run all stages of the procurement concurrently. Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority reserves the right:(i) not to award any framework agreement, as a result of the procurement process, commenced by publication of this notice;(ii) in the event that there is a substantive challenge to the procurement and such challenge is confined to a single lot, Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority, reserves the right to the extent that it is lawful to do so to conclude a framework agreement with the successful bidder(s) in respect of the lot(s) that have not been challenged; and(iii) make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. In no circumstances will Pagabo or the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by the bidders.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-036643
- FTS 024978-2022