Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Executive Recruitment Services for University of Aberdeen
Reference number
AU2203
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University are looking to set up a framework of a maximum of three (3) ranked suppliers to provide executive recruitment services.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Main site or place of performance
Aberdeen centre and Foresterhill University campuses.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University are looking to set up a framework of a maximum of three (3) ranked suppliers to provide executive recruitment services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Potential for 2 further individual 12-month extension periods.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Where required the University may call-off this framework for any other appropriate and relevant services that fall under recruitment.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The framework is intended to operate for an initial 3-year term with 2 further individual 12-month extension option periods.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2017/S 100-198975
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
3 March 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
3 March 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: A further exercise will be undertaken approximately within the 6 month period prior to expiration of the framework.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
All tenderers are required to:
- Complete the SPD document within PCS-T as part of this tender.
- Complete and return a sub-contractor SPD for any intended sub-contracts to be used in the delivery of services, to be returned as part of the tender.
It is a requirement of this framework agreement that bidders hold, or will commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below:
- Employers Liability Insurance 5M GBP
- Professional Liability Insurance 2M GBP
- Public Liability Insurance 5M GBP
Successful bidders are required to provide audited financial accounts including profit & loss statements or equivalent in the SPD for the last 2 financial years.
Alternatively, if you are unable to provide the required accounting information – e.g. a new business without the required accounts, please provide a banker’s letter demonstrating their willingness to support your organisation over the term of the Contract.
In summary Tenderers must complete and return the following appendices as part of the tender submission before the submission deadline:
A – Commercial Schedule
B – Technical Schedule
C – Supplier Data and Cyber Questionnaire
D – Form of Tender
Tenderers must only complete and return the following appendices and information if successful:
Financial information as stated above and within the SPD.
E – Terms and Conditions
F – Supply Chain Code of Conduct
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 22812. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:713424)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace
Aberdeen
Country
United Kingdom