Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Rivers C of E Academy Trust
School House, School Lane, Cutnall Green
Droitwich, Worcester
WR9 0PH
Contact
Alison Ragbourne
Telephone
+44 905953858
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42907
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
HR Consultancy Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
HR consultancy service
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Remotely and attendance at trust sites in Worcestershire and the wider West Midlands region.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Rivers C of E Academy Trust is seeking to procure an HR Consultancy Service for 3 years' duration, see the tender specification for details about our trust, our schools and our service requirements
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: £100,000
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
The contract will be subject to re-tender on expiry however we retain the option to extend the contract by up to 24 months (to a maximum period of 60 months)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Please detail additional service/product options that are available but outside of the service specification and include full pricing information.
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.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
It is expected that the providers will be able to offer a range of specialisms,
to provide:
- HR specialist skills
- Guidance on HR industry and sector knowledge
- Extra HR resources and capabilities
- Unbiased opinion on HR situations
- Competitive consultancy and professional rates, which will be
evidenced throughout the duration of the contract
The provider must:
- Have expert knowledge and guidance in relation to HR consultancy
- Give open access to staff holding CIPD qualifications
- Be confidential
- Any information developed under this framework shall remain the
intellectual property of YPO and/or the relevant customer, unless
agreed in writing
- Assist with the framework agreement queries
- Be flexible in the way they work with each customer
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Suppliers should submit evidence of solvency in the form of latest audited financial statements.
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.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
9 May 2022
Local time
9:00am
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
9 May 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Place
MAT office, North Worcester Primary Academy, John Comyn Drive, Worcester, WR3 7NS
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Tender documents will be opened jointly by 2 directors
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: After 36 months or 60 months from commencement of this contract
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=225919.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(MT Ref:225919)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit