- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 3. Hybrid Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
- Lot 2. Vendor Neutral Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
- Lot 1. Master Vendor Managed Service Provider for Corporate Workers
- Lot 4. Light-touch Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
- Lot 6. Temporary Education Worker Booking Platform
- Lot 5. Supply Teacher Agencies
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government - Commercial Delivery
T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Caerphilly
CF83 8WT
Contact
Neil Thomas
CommercialProcurement.PeopleCorporate@gov.wales
Telephone
+44 3007900170
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers
Reference number
WGCD-PCS-119-22
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 Welsh Government Commercial & Delivery team (formerly NPS), on behalf of the Welsh public sector, wishes to establish a collaborative framework
agreement for the supply of Temporary Workers (including Supply Teachers).
Key areas include (but are not limited to):
- Corporate Workers
- Social Care
- Supply Teachers
- Non Teaching and Support Staff for Schools
- Police roles
- ICT
- Health (non medical)
- Interim Managers
- A Technology Booking Platform for School Workers
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: £800,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hybrid Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will be for a Hybrid Service Provider of Corporate Staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Vendor Neutral Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will be for a Vendor Neutral Service Provider of Corporate Staff
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Master Vendor Managed Service Provider for Corporate Workers
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will be for a Master Vendor Service Provider of Corporate Staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Light-touch Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will be for a Service Provider of Corporate Staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Temporary Education Worker Booking Platform
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A technology platform provider will take responsibility for providing the Customer with access to a talent pool / database of individuals who can be approached to meet recruitment needs in a local authority or school.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply Teacher Agencies
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Direct provision of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services. This requirement covers temporary and fixed term teaching and non-teaching roles within the Welsh public sector, to schools, colleges and other educational establishments.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
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 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 000-031935
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Light-touch Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment
2 Colton Square
Leicester
LE11QH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £50,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Temporary Education Worker Booking Platform
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 May 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teacher Booker Ltd
64 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE10AS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Master Vendor Managed Service Provider for Corporate Workers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment
2 Colton Square
Leicester
LE11QH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Randstad Solutions Limited
253 Capability Green
Luton
LU13LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
Meriden Hall, Main Road
Meriden
CV77PT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT
REED Specialist Recruitment LTD, FIRST FLOOR
CARDIFF
CF101GN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £80,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Vendor Neutral Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT
REED Specialist Recruitment LTD, FIRST FLOOR
CARDIFF
CF101GN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Matrix SCM
249 Midsummer Blvd
Milton Keynes
MK91EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COMENSURA LTD
COMENSURA LTD, 800 Capability Green
LUTON
LU13BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH21 - Luton
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £260,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Hybrid Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment
2 Colton Square
Leicester
LE11QH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Matrix SCM
249 Midsummer Blvd
Milton Keynes
MK91EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COMENSURA LTD
COMENSURA LTD, 800 Capability Green
LUTON
LU13BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH21 - Luton
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALS Managed Services Ltd
Suite 2 Block C, Van Court, Caerphilly Business Park
Caerphilly
CF833ED
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £80,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Supply Teacher Agencies
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 39
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 43
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment
2 Colton Square
Leicester
LE11QH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Randstad Solutions Limited
253 Capability Green
Luton
LU13LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT
REED Specialist Recruitment LTD, FIRST FLOOR
CARDIFF
CF101GN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accent on Education Ltd
20 Risca Rd
Newport
NP204JW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Addysg Seren Education
9 Alstred Street
Kidwelly
SA174TN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Affinity Education Limited
29B High Street
Cowbridge
CF717AE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Monarch Education Ltd (trading as CER Education)
Temple Building, Temple Row
Birmingham
B25LG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
anzuk Education Ltd
70 Newcomen Street, 72 Borough High Street
London
SE11YT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Apollo Teaching Services
33 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF119HB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axcis Education
Merlin House, , Langstone Business Village
Newport
NP182HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bespoke Education Service Team Ltd
10 Hawthorn Avenue
Neath
SA113NW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CELTIC TEACHERS LTD.
15 HOLLYHOCK DRIVE, BRACKLA
BRIDGEND
CF312NS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Connex Education Partnership
Unit A Telford Court, Chester Gates Business Park
Chester
CH16LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dosbarth
Yr Hen Gapel Ebeneezer, Lincoln Street
Llandysul
SA444BS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL14 - South West Wales
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Educate Resourcing Limited
12 Edison court, Wrexham Technology Park
Wrexham
LL137YT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Education Ethics Ltd
Ty Pennant, Mill Street
Pontypridd
CF372SW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Education Supply Pool
Unit 15, Orion Suite, Enterprise Way
Newport
NP202DX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Equal Education Partners
Ty Cefn, The Old Buildings, Rectory Road
Cardiff
CF51QL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Excell Supply
Unit 17, Mold Business Park
Mold
CH71XP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Highgrade Recruitment Ltd
Tynllwyn Farm, Pontllanfraith
Blackwood
NP122dT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hoop Recruitment Limited
14-18 City Road
Cardiff
CF243DL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Introteach
London House, Gorslas
Llanelli
SA147HP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Liquid Personnel
Sevendale House, Dale Street
Manchester
M11JB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MPS Education Ltd
Unit 2 Sovereign Court, Sterling Drive
Llantrisant
CF728YX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL14 - South West Wales
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
New Directions Education Ltd
Harlech Court, Bute Street
Cardiff
CF102FE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Now Education
2nd Floor, Columbus walk
Cardiff
CF104BY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PE Direct Ltd
88 Kimberley rd, Penylan
Cardiff
CF235dn
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prospero Group Ltd
15 Worship Street
London
EC2A2DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Recruit2Schools
Unit 8 Bridgend Business Centre, Bennett Street, Bridgend Industrial Estate
Bridgend
CF313SH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Network Recruitment Wales
Unit 1 & 2 Magden Park, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Pontyclun
CF728XT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Seven Resourcing Limited
Advanced Communications Technology Centre, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP53RE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Suppleo Education
The Maltings, E Tyndall Street
Splott
CF245EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TeacherActive
126 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B33AP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teaching Personnel
33-35 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF119HB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tidal Supply Ltd
1 Pleasant View, Llangwstenin
Llandudno Junction
LL319JF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Twenty4Seven Education
18 Windsor Place
Cardiff
CF103BY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Valley Education Services Ltd
Rabart House, Pontsarn Road, Pant Industrial Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF482TN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vetro Recruitment Ltd
89 Cardiff Road
Taffs Well
CF157PL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zen Educate Limited
Canterbury Court, 1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW96DE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vision for Education
Cathedral Buildings, Dean Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE11PG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Academics Ltd.
2 Alexandra Gate, Fford Pengham, CF24 2SA
Cardiff
CF242SA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:134441)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom