Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
National Audit Office
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
LONDON
SW1W9SP
Contact
ima orosei
Telephone
+44 2077985343
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI32 - Westminster
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CPT_23_02 Corporate Services Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Roles DPS
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The National Audit Office (NAO) the UK's independent public spending watchdog sought to establish a multi-Supplier Recruitment services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Agreement for the supply of Corporate staff based on the following 16 different subcategories:
Corporate Services Temporary Recruitment Roles Services
• Sub - Category 1 Digital
• Sub - Category 2 Communications and Marketing
• Sub - Category 3 Design and Publishing
• Sub - Category 4 Human Resources and Learning and Development
• Sub - Category 5 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities
• Sub - Category 6 Executive and Administrative Support
• Sub - Category 7 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED)
• Sub - Category 8 Internal and External Audit
Corporate Services Permanent Recruitment Roles Services
• Sub - Category 9 Digital
• Sub - Category 10 Communications and Marketing
• Sub - Category 11 Design and Publishing
• Sub - Category 12 Human Resources and Learning and Development
• Sub - Category 13 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities
• Sub - Category 14 Executive and Administrative Support
• Sub - Category 15 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED)
• Sub - Category 16 Internal and External Audit
The purpose of the DPS Agreement is to provide the NAO with the opportunity to work with experienced organisations who can source candidates for corporate service roles.
Interested suppliers will be able to submit a bid for maximum of 4 subcategories in total
The contract value for both Corporate Services Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Roles Services is £4.2m inclusive of VAT and the new contracts are expected to go live by May 2024 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to further extend the term of the agreement for a period of up to two years (on the basis of two periods of 12 months).
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: £3,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Corporate Services Temporary Recruitment Roles
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
The selected recruitment agencies shall be required to perform the services at its own premises or at the NAO's offices in either London or Newcastle.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The selected suppliers awarded contracts will be expected to recruit temporary corporate services staff for the NAO as follows:
• Sub - Category 1 Digital
• Sub - Category 2 Communications and Marketing
• Sub - Category 3 Design and Publishing
• Sub - Category 4 Human Resources and Learning and Development
• Sub - Category 5 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities
• Sub - Category 6 Executive and Administrative Support
• Sub - Category 7 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED)
• Sub - Category 8 Internal and External Audit
The estimated value is a combination of both agency commission and pay for temporary staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Award / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: Price Per quality Point
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial period for the DPS will be 3 years with the option to further extend the term of the agreement for a period of up to two years (on the basis of two periods of 12 months).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Corporate Services Permanent Recruitment Roles
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
The selected recruitment agencies shall be required to perform the services at its own premises or at the NAO's offices in either London or Newcastle.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The selected suppliers awarded contracts will be expected to recruit permanent corporate service staff for the NAO as follows:
• Sub - Category 9 Digital
• Sub - Category 10 Communications and Marketing
• Sub - Category 11 Design and Publishing
• Sub - Category 12 Human Resources and Learning and Development
• Sub - Category 13 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities
• Sub - Category 14 Executive and Administrative Support
• Sub - Category 15 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED)
• Sub - Category 16 Internal and External Audit
The estimated value will be a combination of both agency commission only.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Award / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: Price Per Quality Point
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial period for the DPS will be 3 years with the option to further extend the term of the agreement for a period of up to two years (on the basis of two periods of 12 months).
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-005783
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 1
Title
Sub - Category 1 Digital for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allen Lane Ltd
33 King Street, St James's,
London
SW1Y 6RJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05115229
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 9
Title
Sub - Category 9 Digital for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allen Lane Ltd
33 King Street, St James's,
London
SW1Y 6RJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05115229
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 5
Title
Sub - Category 5 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allen Lane Ltd
33 King Street, St James's,
London,
SW1Y 6RJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05115229
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 13
Title
Sub - Category 13 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allen Lane Ltd
33 King Street, St James's,
London
SW1Y 6RJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05115229
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 5
Title
Sub - Category 5 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Service Care Solutions Limited
Arthur House, 12-13 Starkie Street,
Preston
PR13LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 13
Title
Sub - Category 13 Finance/ Payroll/Procurement and Facilities for Corporate Se
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Service Care Solutions Limited
Arthur House, 12-13 Starkie Street,
Preston,
PR13LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 6
Title
Sub - Category 6 Executive and Administrative Support for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Service Care Solutions Limited
Arthur House, 12-13 Starkie Street,
Preston,
PR13LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 14
Title
Sub - Category 14 Executive and Administrative Support for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Service Care Solutions Limited
Arthur House, 12-13 Starkie Street,
Preston,
PR13LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 4
Title
Sub - Category 4 Human Resources and Learning and Development for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
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
- UK - United Kingdom
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 12
Title
Sub - Category 12 Human Resources and Learning and Development for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
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
- UK - United Kingdom
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 1
Title
Sub - Category 1 Digital for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Understanding Recruitment Ltd
Second Floorsuite Abbeyview, 38-40 The Maltings, St Albans,
Hertfordshire,
AL1 3HL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
06364614
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 9
Title
Sub - Category 9 Digital for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Understanding Recruitment Ltd
Second Floorsuite Abbeyview, 38-40 The Maltings, St Albans,
Hertfordshire,
AL1 3HL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
06364614
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 1
Title
Sub - Category 1 Digital for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pro Staffing Locums
AMP House, 4 Dingwall Road,
Croydon,
CR0 2LX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
12538825
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 1
Title
Sub - Category 1 Digital for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chase Talent Solutions Limited
Forest House, 2 Forest Road, Moseley,
Birmingham,
B13 9DL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
10744993
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 9
Title
Sub - Category 9 Digital for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chase Talent Solutions Limited
Forest House, 2 Forest Road, Moseley,
Birmingham,
B13 9DL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
10744993
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 7
Title
Sub - Category 7 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles for Corporate Services Temporary roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GatenbySanderson Limited
14 King Street,
Leeds,
LS1 2HL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
4451141
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 15
Title
Sub - Category 15 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED) for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GatenbySanderson Limited
14 King Street,
Leeds,
LS1 2HL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
4451141
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Sub - Category 15
Title
Sub - Category 15 Senior/Strategy and Specialist roles including Non - Executives Director (NED) for Corporate Services Permanent roles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Whitehall & Industry Group
80 Petty France,
London
SW1H 9EX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
3340252
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: £0.01
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
National Audit Office
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
LONDON
SW1W9SP
Country
United Kingdom