Workforce Solutions Framework

Concepts

• liverpool
• personnel supply services
• workforce solutions
• workforce solutions framework
• workforce
• solutions
• computer support
• temporary staff
• business services
• consultancy services

Location

Liverpool

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has put in place a new long-term contracting solution for the provision of workforce solutions replacing the previous framework, RM3749 Public Sector Resourcing. The aim of this framework is to build a market leading commercial model to connect workers with public sector demand, enabling contracting authorities to engage the right resources, with the right skills, at the right price, through a range of delivery models. This will include sourcing temporary workers, engaging pre-identified nominated workers, delivering work through statements of work (SOW), and engaging workers via a Recruit-Train-Deploy (RTD) model.

Total Quantity or Scope

Managed Service Provider – this is a single supplier arrangement required to deliver the full scope of the framework, covering the following service lines: Contingent Labour - including; Professional workers; Admin/clerical workers; and Operational workers Recruit-Train-Deploy (RTD) delivery Statement of Works (SOW) / Outcome based delivery (OBD) Permanent Recruitment Employed resource / Resource augmentation partnering Campaigns The service lines are delivered through the Vendor Management System (VMS) that the supplier will provide. It is a mandatory requirement of the procurement that a supplier must appoint a third party contractor for the VMS, who will be considered a key subcontractor. The supplier provides an end to end solution. Full details regarding the services required are set out within the specification that forms part of the ITPD pack.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
• 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
• 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
• 79211110 - Payroll management services
• 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
• 79600000 - Recruitment services
• 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
• 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel
• 79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers
• 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services
• 80500000 - Training services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The Framework duration is for 90 months, however, bidders should note the last 18 months of the contract is a transition period, no new call-offs can be placed during this time. The value is estimated at II.1.7 and does not guarantee any spend under this arrangement. The actual spend will depend on demand from buyers purchasing under the Framework Contract. The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement. As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76742d3-df42-429a-9e4d-7f9f21... 1) Redacted Commercial Agreement 2) List of Successful Suppliers 3) Approved Customer list 4) Transparency Agenda On 02/04/2014, 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 were required to 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 were required to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.