- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Temporary Recruitment Services
- Lot 2. Permanent Recruitment Services
- Lot 3.1. Specialist Roles: IT Roles
- Lot 3.2. Specialist Roles: Commercial Roles
- Lot 3.3. Specialist Roles: Executive/Senior Leadership Roles
- Lot 3.4. Specialist Roles: Medical/Veterinary Roles
- Lot 3.5. Specialist Roles: Academic Roles
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Reading Enterprise Centre, The University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, Earley Gate
Reading
RG6 6BU
Contact
Gavin Phillips
Telephone
+44 1189357081
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
111357
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78871&B=SUPC
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78871&B=SUPC
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services
Reference number
PFB4054 SU
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Temporary and/or permanent recruitment agency services for members of the following consortia: SUPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Temporary Recruitment Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
providing Member Institutions with access to temporary recruitment agency services (including temporary-to-permanent services) according to their local requirement. Services may be offered nationally or locally. Member Institutions will determine geographical, role, and service requirements when calling off and will apply filters to narrow the field of appropriate Suppliers. Suppliers will indicate their capabilities for each filter as part of their tender response. A managed service is not a mandatory requirement but may be offered under this Lot for Member Institutions to consider through further competition.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall commence on the 1st August 2024 and will last for 2 years, with the option to extend multiple times for up to a further two years to a maximum of 31st July 2028, subject to satisfactory performance and the ongoing needs of members being met.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Although the UK has left the EU, it is possible that some members may have EU funding.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Permanent Recruitment Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
providing Member Institutions with access to permanent recruitment agency services according to their local requirement. Services may be offered nationally or locally and covering any roles not covered by the specialisms in Lot 3. Institutions will determine geographical, role, and service requirements when calling off and will apply filters to narrow the field of appropriate Suppliers. Suppliers will indicate their capabilities for each filter as part of their tender response. A managed service is not a mandatory requirement but may be offered under this Lot for Member Institutions to consider through further competition.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall commence on the 1st August 2024 and will last for 2 years, with the option to extend multiple times for up to a further two years to a maximum of 31st July 2028, subject to satisfactory performance and the ongoing needs of members being met.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Although the UK has left the EU, it is possible that some members may have EU funding.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Roles: IT Roles
Lot No
3.1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing Member Institutions with access to recruitment agency services for specialist IT roles. Roles may be permanent, temporary, fixed term, or interim. Institutions will determine their precise requirements when calling off. Suppliers must be able to provide candidates for the suggested roles such as: Indicative roles include but are not limited to Database developer, MIS manager, E-commerce advisor, IT helpdesk operative/manager, Content manager, Software engineer, IT manager, IT project/programme manager, Business analyst, IT trainer, SITS contractor, Solutions Architect, Web Developer
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall commence on the 1st August 2024 and will last for 2 years, with the option to extend multiple times for up to a further two years to a maximum of 31st July 2028, subject to satisfactory performance and the ongoing needs of members being met.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Although the UK has left the EU, it is possible that some members may have EU funding.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Roles: Commercial Roles
Lot No
3.2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing Member Institutions with access to recruitment agency services for specialist commercial roles. Roles may be permanent, temporary, fixed term, or interim. Institutions will determine their precise requirements when calling off. Suppliers must be able to provide candidates for the suggested roles such as: Accountant, Payroll manager, Finance manager, Procurement/purchasing officer/manager, Category Manager, Procurement analyst, Lawyer, Solicitor, Project Manager, Facilities Manager, Surveyor, Asset Manager.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall commence on the 1st August 2024 and will last for 2 years, with the option to extend multiple times for up to a further two years to a maximum of 31st July 2028, subject to satisfactory performance and the ongoing needs of members being met.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Although the UK has left the EU, it is possible that some members may have EU funding.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Roles: Executive/Senior Leadership Roles
Lot No
3.3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing Member Institutions with access to recruitment agency services for specialist executive and senior leadership roles. Roles may be permanent, temporary, fixed term, or interim. Institutions will determine their precise requirements when calling off. Suppliers must be able to provide candidates for the suggested roles such as: Director, CFO, CEO, CIO, Dean
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall commence on the 1st August 2024 and will last for 2 years, with the option to extend multiple times for up to a further two years to a maximum of 31st July 2028, subject to satisfactory performance and the ongoing needs of members being met.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Although the UK has left the EU, it is possible that some members may have EU funding.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Roles: Medical/Veterinary Roles
Lot No
3.4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing Member Institutions with access to recruitment agency services for specialist medical and veterinary roles. Roles may be permanent, temporary, fixed term, or interim. Institutions will determine their precise requirements when calling off. Suppliers must be able to provide candidates for the suggested roles such as: Health and Social Care, Non-Medical Helper, Veterinary staff including vet, nurse, and receptionist
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall commence on the 1st August 2024 and will last for 2 years, with the option to extend multiple times for up to a further two years to a maximum of 31st July 2028, subject to satisfactory performance and the ongoing needs of members being met.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Although the UK has left the EU, it is possible that some members may have EU funding.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist Roles: Academic Roles
Lot No
3.5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing Member Institutions with access to recruitment agency services for specialist academic roles. Roles may be permanent, temporary, fixed term, or interim. Institutions will determine their precise requirements when calling off. Suppliers must be able to provide candidates for the suggested roles such as: Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer Teaching Fellow, Senior Teaching Fellow, Assistant Teaching Fellow, Tutor, Professor, Assistant Professor, Research Fellow, Research Assistant
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Framework Agreement shall commence on the 1st August 2024 and will last for 2 years, with the option to extend multiple times for up to a further two years to a maximum of 31st July 2028, subject to satisfactory performance and the ongoing needs of members being met.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Although the UK has left the EU, it is possible that some members may have EU funding.
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
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: 50
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
15 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
23 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Within Mercell portal
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Two individuals from the SUPC procurement team
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
We envision appointing all suppliers who meet the rmandatory requirements set out in the Selection Questionnaire and who are able to meet the minimum Quality Questionnaire scores as detailed in the ITT.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Southern Universities Management Services
Reading Enterprise Centre, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road
Reading
RG6 6BU
Telephone
+44 1183784304
Country
United Kingdom