Tender

Nursery Agency Supply Staff - 2024

  • University of Hertfordshire

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-023325

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0484d3

Published 26 July 2024, 9:35am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Hertfordshire

College Lane

Hatfield

AL10 9AB

Email

procurement-professionalservices@herts.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKH23 - Hertfordshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.herts.ac.uk/

Buyer's address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home

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

Nursery Agency Supply Staff - 2024

Reference number

24006

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up a contract for Nursery Agency Supply Staff to the University and all group companies. . The number of suppliers awarded a call off contract will be a maximum of three. It is intended that the contract will commence on the 1st March 2025 or on signature of the contract by both parties and run until 29th February 2028 (or until the end of the extension period) subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties. The contract duration is a maximum of four years. All University policies and regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £380,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance

University of Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up a contract for Nursery Agency Supply Staff to the University and all group companies. The number of suppliers awarded a call off contract will be a maximum of three. It is intended that the contract will commence on the 1st March 2025 or on signature of the contract by both parties and run until 29th February 2028 (or until the end of the extension period) subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties. The contract duration is a maximum of four years. All University policies and regulations relating to information, security, data management, systems and services, will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender.

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: £380,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

This contract can be extended after the first three years for an additional year with agreement by both parties in writing. The contract will not exceed 4 years and the contract will be retendered at the end of the four years duration.

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: 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

Details as listed in the tender documents

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

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.1) Information about a particular profession

Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession

Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision

The supplier must be able to provide registered Nursery Staff with DBS checks. The supplier will need to be a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) (or equivalent) and adhere to their code of practice. The supplier will need to hold the REC Audited Education Accreditation or equivalent)

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As stated in tender documentation

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.1.3) 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: 3

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

Critical Service for staff and students. The University must ensure the service is in place. The framework ensures that there is flexibility around availability of providers to ensure service is provided.

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

28 August 2024

Local time

12:00pm

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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

28 August 2024

Local time

12:00pm

Place

University of Hertfordshire


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Crown Commercial Services

Liverpool

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation

Hatfield

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

This would be in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations.Contact the University of Hertfordshire at the above address and contact details

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation

AL10 9AB

Hatfield

Country

United Kingdom