Contract

CPT_23_02 Corporate Services Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Roles DPS

  • National Audit Office

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-021569

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-043c16

Published 15 July 2024, 9:25am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

National Audit Office

157-197 Buckingham Palace Road

LONDON

SW1W9SP

Contact

ima orosei

Email

ima.orosei@nao.org.uk

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

https://www.nao.org.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.nao.org.uk/

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