Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
ESPO
Barnsdale Way
LEICESTER
LE191ES
Contact
Corporate Solutions Procurement Team
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Local Authority Services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
653F_23 Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources (MSTAR4)
Reference number
653F_23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
A service provision where one Managed Service Provider takes responsibility for delivering recruitment services on behalf of the Customer, as an alternative to the Customer managing a framework of individual Agencies.
This framework also includes alternative technology platforms/delivery models for managing the customers' recruitment processes.
• Lot 1 Managed Service Provision
o Lot 1a Neutral Vendor
o Lot 1b Master Vendor
• Lot 2 Vendor Management System
• Lot 3 Talent Pool Technology
• Lot 4 Statement of Works Project Delivery
The framework requires service providers to supply throughout all regions of the United Kingdom.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Managed Service Provision
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A service provision where one Managed Service Provider takes responsibility for delivering recruitment services on behalf of the Customer, as an alternative to the Customer managing a framework of individual Agencies. Managed Services can often involve the Managed Service Provider operating a 'tiered' structure of Agencies to deliver the Services, dependent on the service model provided.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
two.2.14) Additional information
This lot will also contain two sub-lots, based on delivery model:
o Lot 1a Neutral Vendor
o Lot 1b Master Vendor
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Vendor Management System
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for Customers who are looking for a technology solution that helps them manage recruitment Agencies, either on a self-service basis where recruitment is devolved to Hiring Managers, or via their own internal recruitment team.
The system used will help Customers to manage their supply chain, and interact with Agencies and Temporary Agency Workers through the system in regards to ordering, timesheet reconciliation, compliance and management information.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Talent Pool Technology
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for Customers who are looking for a Talent Pool Technology Platform that they can contract with directly and either include within their existing MSP delivery model or develop
internally as a stand-alone solution.
A Talent Pool Technology Platform is an on-line database which allows a Worker to register, create, maintain and delete their own profile and be matched automatically to jobs put forward through the platform by Hiring Managers.
The Talent Pool Technology Platform will be available via desktop and/or app. As such, Tenders will only be accepted for Lot 3 from Tenderers who fulfil the Talent Pool Technology Core Specification.
Tenderers for Lot 3 Talent Pool Technology will own the intellectual property rights (IPR) and development of the platform.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.75 includes the option period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Statement of Works Project Delivery
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is for customers seeking a range of advice, support, and provision of services in relation to the management and delivery of various projects. The managed service provider will be able to advise, support, manage and deliver, and assume responsibility for the outcome of, any projects required by the customer. The customer can access services through various sourcing routes to obtain the required Specialist Resources.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-034230
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Managed Service Provision
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Adecco (UK) Ltd t/a The Adecco Group
10 Bishops Square
London
E1 6EG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
00593232
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Comensura Ltd
800 The Boulevard, Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Companies House
4085767
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Data Careers Ltd
Langton & Moat House, Bird St
Lichfield
WS13 6PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
Companies House
04622603
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gi Recruitment Limited t/a Gi Group
Draefern House, Dunston Court, Dunston Road
Chesterfield
S41 8NL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House
02836088
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carlisle Staffing Plc t/a Guidant Global
800 The Boulevard, Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Companies House
02873036
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
4th Floor, 20 Triton Street
London
NW1 3BF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
00975677
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HCRG Workforce Solutions Ltd
33 Soho Square
London
W1D 3QU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
13184278
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Manpower UK Ltd t/a ManpowerGroup
Capital Court, Windsor Street
Uxbridge
UB8 1AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
3841918
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Matrix SCM Limited
Partis House, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
MK5 8HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Companies House
02227962
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Michael Page International Recruitment Limited t/a Page Outsourcing UK Ltd
Page House, Bourne Business Park, 200 Dashwood Lang Road
Weybridge
KT15 2NX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Companies House
4130921
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neuven Solutions Limited
Manchester International Office Centre, Styal Rd
Manchester
M22 5WB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House
06304127
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Omni Resource Management Solutions Ltd
2nd Floor, Charter House, Woodlands Road
Altrincham
WA14 1HF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Companies House
03278470
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Opus People Solutions Group Limited
Floor 4, 2 Friars Bridge Road
Ipswich
IP1 1RR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH14 - Suffolk
Companies House
09041980
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
Meriden Hall, Main Road
Meriden
CV7 7PT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
Companies House
01644241
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Randstad Solutions Limited
450 Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH21 - Luton
Companies House
02389033
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Red Snapper Recruitment Limited
10-12 Alie Street, Tower Hamlets
London
E1 8DE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
05129360
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
06903140
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Retinue Solutions Ltd
5th Floor 4 Coleman Street
London
EC2R 5AR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
07664187
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Service Care Solutions Limited
Arthur House, 12-13 Starkie Street
Preston
PR1 3LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Companies House
05381795
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,600,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,600,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Vendor Management System
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Comensura Ltd
800 The Boulevard, Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Companies House
4085767
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
4th Floor, 20 Triton Street
London
NW1 3BF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
00975677
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Matrix SCM Limited
Partis House, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
MK5 8HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Companies House
02227962
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morson Human Resources Limited t/a Morson Talent
Adamson House, Centenary Way
Salford
M50 1RD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House
2714555
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neuven Solutions Limited
Manchester International Office Centre, Styal Rd
Manchester
M22 5WB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House
06304127
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Retinue Solutions Ltd
5th Floor 4 Coleman Street
London
EC2R 5AR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
07664187
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Talent Pool Technology
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alvius Ltd
8 Clapham Park Terrace, Lyham Road
London
SW2 5EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
08721054
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Matrix SCM Limited
Partis House, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
MK5 8HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Companies House
02227962
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nuwe Consulting Ltd
Sutton Vale Country Park
Dover
CT15 5DH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
13020864
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Retinue Solutions Ltd
5th Floor 4 Coleman Street
London
EC2R 5AR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
07664187
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teacher Booker Ltd
64 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 0AS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
10565524
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 - Statement of Works Project Delivery
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Adecco (UK) Ltd t/a The Adecco Group
10 Bishops Square
London
E1 6EG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
00593232
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Comensura Ltd
800 The Boulevard, Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Companies House
4085767
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Constellia Public Ltd
43 Berkeley Square
London
W1J 5FJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
08664789
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carlisle Staffing Plc t/a Guidant Global
800 The Boulevard, Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Companies House
02873036
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
4th Floor, 20 Triton Street
London
NW1 3BF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
00975677
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Matrix SCM Limited
Partis House, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
MK5 8HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Companies House
02227962
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nuwe Consulting Ltd
Sutton Vale Country Park
Dover
CT15 5DH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
13020864
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
06903140
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £400,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal
ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself.
Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Information on deadlines(s) for review procedures can be found in Part 3, Chapter 6 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.