Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield
AL10 9AB
procurement-professionalservices@herts.ac.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
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