- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – Local Authorities
- Lot 2. Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – Central Government
- Lot 3. Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – Housing
- Lot 4. Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – Higher Education
- Lot 5. Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – Emergency Services
- Lot 6. Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – General
- Lot 7. Recruitment Process Outsourcing
- Lot 8. Recruit Train Deploy
- Lot 9. Emerging Talent Recruitment
- Lot 10. Total Talent Management
- Lot 11. Vendor Management Systems
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Contact
Contracts Team
Telephone
+44 1924664685
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
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
https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
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
YPO - 001140 Managing Recruitment and Resourcing
Reference number
001140
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Managing Recruitment and Resourcing. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO’s internal requirements.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – Local Authorities
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto Lot 1 for the provision of a managed service for temporary recruitment for Local Authorities. This lot is designed to meet the needs of all Local Authorities seeking access to a managed service solution for their temporary recruitment requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 February 2024
End date
15 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2026 with one option to extend for an additional 24 months. The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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
Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – Central Government
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto Lot 2 for the provision of a managed service for temporary recruitment for Central Government. This lot is designed to meet the needs of all Central Government bodies seeking access to a managed service solution for their temporary recruitment requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 February 2024
End date
15 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2026 with one option to extend for an additional 24 months. The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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
Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – Housing
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto Lot 3 for the provision of a managed service for temporary recruitment for Housing. This lot is designed to meet the needs of all organisations in the Housing sector seeking access to a managed service solution for their temporary recruitment requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 February 2024
End date
15 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2026 with one option to extend for an additional 24 months. The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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
Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – Higher Education
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto Lot 4 for the provision of a managed service for temporary recruitment for Higher Education. This lot is designed to meet the needs of all Higher Education establishments seeking access to a managed service solution for their temporary recruitment requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 February 2024
End date
15 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2026 with one option to extend for an additional 24 months. The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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
Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – Emergency Services
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto Lot 5 for the provision of a managed service for temporary recruitment for Emergency Services. This lot is designed to meet the needs of all Emergency Services seeking access to a managed service solution for their temporary recruitment requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 February 2024
End date
15 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2026 with one option to extend for an additional 24 months. The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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
Managed Service for Temporary Recruitment – General
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto Lot 6 for the provision of a managed service for temporary recruitment for all public sector organisations. This lot is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations seeking access to a managed service solution for their temporary recruitment requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainbility / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 February 2024
End date
15 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2026 with one option to extend for an additional 24 months. The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto Lot 7 for the provision of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). This lot is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations seeking Recruitment Process Outsourcing, ranging from a fully outsourced RPO model to the delivery of modular elements of the recruitment process.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainablity / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 February 2024
End date
15 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2026 with one option to extend for an additional 24 months. The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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
Recruit Train Deploy
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto Lot 8 for the provision of Recruit Train Deploy solutions. This lot is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations seeking Recruit Train Deploy solutions, through which the provider shall support the Contracting Authority with the recruitment, training and ultimately deployment of workers within their organisation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 February 2024
End date
15 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2026 with one option to extend for an additional 24 months. The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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
Emerging Talent Recruitment
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto Lot 9 for the provision of Emerging Talent Recruitment. This lot is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations seeking Emerging Talent Recruitment solutions, whether it be a service for all their emerging talent requirements, or for a specific volume of their emerging talent requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 February 2024
End date
15 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2026 with one option to extend for an additional 24 months. The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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
Total Talent Management
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto Lot 10 for the provision of Total Talent Management. This lot is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations seeking a Total Talent Management solution, through which they are looking to engage with a Supplier in a strategic relationship for some or all of their talent requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainbility / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 February 2024
End date
15 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2026 with one option to extend for an additional 24 months. The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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 Management Systems
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto Lot 11 for the provision of Vendor Management Systems. This lot is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations seeking to access a Vendor Management System to support some or all of their recruitment and supply chain needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainbility / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
16 February 2024
End date
15 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the
commencement date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 16th February 2024 to 15th February 2026 with one option to extend for an additional 24 months. The decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of September 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures.
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
Organisations must ensure that they are not in breach of any of the mandatory or discretionary exclusions contained in Regulation 57 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Please refer to the
Tender Documentation/ Online Tender located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under ‘Procurement Documents’ in ‘Communication’ section in this notice
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.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please refer to the Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under Procurement Documents in ‘Communication’ Section in this notice.
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
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
15 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
29 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
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: 5 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.
six.3) Additional information
YPO are purchasing on the behalf of other contracting authorities. Please see the below link
for details: https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users
YPO will incorporate a standstill period at the point of notification of the award of the contract
is provided to all bidders. The standstill period will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, and
provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract
is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who
have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High
Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom