- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Midlands - Provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
- Lot 2. North-East England provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
- Lot 3. North-West England Provision of Temporary and permanent catering staff
- Lot 4. South-East England provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
- Lot 5. South-West England provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
- Lot 6. Wales provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
- Lot 7. Scotland provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
- Lot 8. Northern Ireland provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)
3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street
Manchester
M2 7LE
Telephone
+44 1617133420
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
Provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
Reference number
CAT11051-TU
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
Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO. Members operate across the UK. The majority of the requirement will be for temporary catering staff, with some requirements for permanent and fixed-term catering staff. Users of this framework may choose to use all or part of the scope of this agreement.
Member Institutions may have differing needs in service delivery, and therefore suppliers will need to offer a degree of flexibility and tailoring in their service. The Framework Specification sets out the core requirements, which are the fundamental services and deliverables that the supplier should be able to offer, as well as some additional non-core or desirable services. However, specific details of the service required will be provided by each Members Institution prior to commencement of their individual call-off Contract. The Specification is included in the tender documents, potential providers should ensure that they read.
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: £15,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Midlands - Provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in the Midland region (Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.
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.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North-East England provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in the North-East region (Northumberland, Durham, Yorkshire).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The tender will follow the restricted procedure and will be for a multi supplier framework agreement for 2 years plus 2 x 12month extensions.
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.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North-West England Provision of Temporary and permanent catering staff
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in the North-West region (Cumbria, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The tender will follow the restricted procedure and will be for a multi supplier framework agreement for 2 years plus 2 x 12month extensions.
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.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South-East England provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Greater London.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.
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.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South-West England provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff tomembers of TUCO in the south west (Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Avon and Somerset).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.
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.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Wales provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in all regions of Wales.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.
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.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Scotland provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff tomembers of TUCO in all regions of Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.
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.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Northern Ireland provision of temporary and permanent catering staff
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will focus solely on the Provision of recruitment services for temporary and permanent catering staff to members of TUCO in all regions of Northern Ireland
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x12 months period. This will be subject to performance.
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.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the documents “TUCO SQ notes to tenderers”, “TUCO ITT notes to tenderers” and “further competition documents” for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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: 2021/S 000-006567
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions ltd
61a Bold Street
Liverpool
L1 4EZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
12658004
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Berkeley Scott Limited
First Floor, Sherborne House, 119-121 Cannon Street
London
EC4N 5AT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03472296
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Arrow Ltd
800 The Boulevard
Luton
LU1 3BA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00641659
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KSB Recruitment Consultants Ltd
Zenith House, Highlands Road
Shirley
B90 4PD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04542522
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MSSHOSP Ltd t/a Mint People
7th Floor, City Approach, Albert St
Eccles
M30 0BG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
10066205
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neuven Solutions Limited
Manchester International Office Centre, Styal Rd
Manchester
M22 5WB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
06304127
The contractor is an SME
Yes
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
National registration number
N/A
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Search Consultancy Ltd
Atrium Court5th Floor50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
SC105640
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Starry Care UK Limited
Magaret Powell House401 Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 3BN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
11165432
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Syft Online Limited trading as Indeed Flex
33 Foley Street
London
W1W 7TL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
09372516
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AJ Catering Staff Ltd
8/10 South Street
Epsom
KT18 7PF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
12119011
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Angel Human Resources Ltd
2-4 Union Street
London
SE1 1SZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01848414
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anthony James Consulting Ltd
8/10 South Street
Epsom
KT18 7PF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
08499604
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Appetite4Work Limited.
Sollys Mill, Mill Lane
Godalming
GU71EY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
09677544
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Paterson Personnel Ltd trading as Paterson Recruitment part of The Paterson Group
6 Cholswell Court, Shippon
Abingdon
OX13 6HX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
11437948
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SNS Recruitment Ltd
Unit 1A - 1st Floor, Cambridge Studios, 75 Millmarsh Lane
Enfield
EN3 7PU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
11311359
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Waiting Game (Bristol) Ltd.
Stafford House, Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton
TA1 2PX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
07063018
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Verve Personnel Ltd
42 Charles Street
Manchester
M1 7DB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
06479326
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Framework Agreement is for use by the users detailed in the Contract Notice
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=643038840
GO Reference: GO-20211112-PRO-19227024
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
TUCO Ltd
3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street
Manchester
M2 7LE
Telephone
+44 1617133420
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
TUCO Ltd
3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street
Manchester
M2 7LE
Telephone
+44 1617133420
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
TUCO Ltd
3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street
Manchester
M2 7LE
Telephone
+44 1617133420
Country
United Kingdom