Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Satellite Applications Catapult
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell
Didcot
OX11 0QR
james.morrison@sa.catapult.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1235567977
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
RDO
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Space Technology
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HR Resourcing RFFP
Reference number
RFFP-FY-22-11
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this RFFP is to assist the Catapult in establishing a Recruitment Services Framework by appointing a number of professional, reliable recruitment agencies to meet their ongoing recruitment requirements.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
7
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist / niche skills
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue,
Harwell Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SA Catapult is an innovation organisation and to meet the demands of our various projects we need some niche skills, such as (not limited to the following roles)
- Space Mission Analysts
- Space Segment Lead
- Robotics engineer
- Solutions Architect
- Earth Observation Specialist
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Information Technology
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue,
Harwell Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Typical vacancies within the IT Team may include but not be limited to:
- Network Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Software Engineer
- IT Special Project Engineer
- Technical Consultant
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Professional Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue,
Harwell Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Professional Services team consists of the following Sections:
- Administration
- Finance
- Procurement & Commercial
- Human Resources
- Report & Impact Evaluation
- Facilities Management
- Legal
- Project Management
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Marketing & Communications
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue,
Harwell Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Typical vacancies within the Marketing & Communications Team may include but not be limited to:
- Project Communication Managers
- Marketing Managers
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Business Development and Commercial
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue,
Harwell Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Typical vacancies within the Business Development and Commercial may include but not be limited to:
- Business Development & Funding Managers
- Strategy Managers & Analysts
- Knowledge Management
- Business Analysts
- Research & Development Managers
- Technical Bid Personnel
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Connectivity
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue,
Harwell Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Typical vacancies within the Connectivity function may include but not be limited to:
- Satellite Systems Engineer
- Communications System Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Linux Engineer
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Technology (CTO) function
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue,
Harwell Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Typical vacancies within the Technology function may include but not be limited to:
- Test Engineers (Mechanical and Electrical)
- Technical Engineers
- Technicians (Mechanical and Electrical)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years.
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
Must have the appropriate licenses and accreditations associated with the RFFP.
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
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: 15
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: 2021/S 000-019536
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
9 December 2021
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 December 2021
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=224423.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(MT Ref:224423)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit