Tender

Permanent Recruitment Preferred Supplier List (PSL)

  • Stonewater Limited

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-032860

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04a840

Published 11 October 2024, 4:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Stonewater Limited

Suite C, Lancaster House, Enderby Road

Leicester

LE8 6EP

Email

andrew.russell@stonewater.org

Telephone

+44 7387024336

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.stonewater.org/

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Recruitment-services./XC8C5Q83YD

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Permanent Recruitment Preferred Supplier List (PSL)

Reference number

00481-CS

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Stonewater is seeking to enhance its recruitment capabilities by establishing an updated Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for their permanent staffing needs. As a leading housing association, we require a diverse range of skilled professionals to support our various operational functions, from IT and finance to housing operations and executive roles.

The need for a PSL arises from our goal to streamline the recruitment process, ensure high-quality candidate placements, and maintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards. By partnering with a select group of recruitment suppliers, we aim to achieve efficiency in our hiring processes and align recruitment practices with our strategic objectives. This initiative will enable us to manage recruitment more effectively, ensuring that we have access to top talent that meets our specific requirements across different service categories.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,245,000

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

Permanent Recruitment Preferred Supplier List (PSL) - IT, Technology and Data

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

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

Stonewater is committed to a fair and transparent procurement process that allows interested suppliers to compete on an equal basis. Ion line with the terms of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Stonewater will be using an Open Procedure for tendering, with the aim of appointing multiple suppliers across six role specific lots.

The Open Procedure is a single-stage, competitive and transparent procurement method where all interested suppliers are invited to submit their tenders. This approach ensures that every eligible supplier has the opportunity to participate and be considered for inclusion in the PSL.

Access Code for Lot - XC8C5Q83YD

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality Questions / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial Proposal / Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £207,500

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The PSL will be retendered during the third year of the contract, in line with standard tendering procedures. No extension provisions are being granted beyond the main contract term.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

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.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XC8C5Q83YD

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Permanent Recruitment Preferred Supplier List (PSL) - Corporate Services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

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

Stonewater is committed to a fair and transparent procurement process that allows interested suppliers to compete on an equal basis. Ion line with the terms of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Stonewater will be using an Open Procedure for tendering, with the aim of appointing multiple suppliers across six role specific lots.

The Open Procedure is a single-stage, competitive and transparent procurement method where all interested suppliers are invited to submit their tenders. This approach ensures that every eligible supplier has the opportunity to participate and be considered for inclusion in the PSL.

Access Code for lot: 7V27WGYARH

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality Questions / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial Proposal / Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £207,500

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The PSL will be retendered during the third year of the contract, in line with standard tendering procedures. No extension provisions are being granted beyond the main contract term.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

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

Permanent Recruitment Preferred Supplier List (PSL) - Homes and Development

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

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

Stonewater is committed to a fair and transparent procurement process that allows interested suppliers to compete on an equal basis. Ion line with the terms of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Stonewater will be using an Open Procedure for tendering, with the aim of appointing multiple suppliers across six role specific lots.

Open Procedure: The Open Procedure is a single-stage, competitive and transparent procurement method where all interested suppliers are invited to submit their tenders. This approach ensures that every eligible supplier has the opportunity to participate and be considered for inclusion in the PSL.

Access Code for Lot - X7N5NHQ48S

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality Questions / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial Proposal / Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £207,500

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The PSL will be retendered during the third year of the contract, in line with standard tendering procedures. No extension provisions are being granted beyond the main contract term.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

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

Permanent Recruitment Preferred Supplier List (PSL) - Housing Operations

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

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

Stonewater is committed to a fair and transparent procurement process that allows interested suppliers to compete on an equal basis. Ion line with the terms of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Stonewater will be using an Open Procedure for tendering, with the aim of appointing multiple suppliers across six role specific lots.

The Open Procedure is a single-stage, competitive and transparent procurement method where all interested suppliers are invited to submit their tenders. This approach ensures that every eligible supplier has the opportunity to participate and be considered for inclusion in the PSL.

Access Code for Lot - M7MD8337D6

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality Questions / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial Proposal / Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £207,500

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The PSL will be retendered during the third year of the contract, in line with standard tendering procedures. No extension provisions are being granted beyond the main contract term.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

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

Permanent Recruitment Preferred Supplier List (PSL) - Supported and Retirement Living

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

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

Stonewater is committed to a fair and transparent procurement process that allows interested suppliers to compete on an equal basis. Ion line with the terms of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Stonewater will be using an Open Procedure for tendering, with the aim of appointing multiple suppliers across six role specific lots.

The Open Procedure is a single-stage, competitive and transparent procurement method where all interested suppliers are invited to submit their tenders. This approach ensures that every eligible supplier has the opportunity to participate and be considered for inclusion in the PSL.

Access Code for the Lot - 75RE54DMU8

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality Questions / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial Proposal / Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £207,500

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The PSL will be retendered during the third year of the contract, in line with standard tendering procedures. No extension provisions are being granted beyond the main contract term.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

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

Permanent Recruitment Preferred Supplier List (PSL)

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

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

Stonewater is committed to a fair and transparent procurement process that allows interested suppliers to compete on an equal basis. Ion line with the terms of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Stonewater will be using an Open Procedure for tendering, with the aim of appointing multiple suppliers across six role specific lots.

The Open Procedure is a single-stage, competitive and transparent procurement method where all interested suppliers are invited to submit their tenders. This approach ensures that every eligible supplier has the opportunity to participate and be considered for inclusion in the PSL.

Access Code for the Lot - MRK766P693

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality Questions / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Commercial Proposal / Weighting: 40

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £207,500

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

The PSL will be retendered during the third year of the contract, in line with standard tendering procedures. No extension provisions are being granted beyond the main contract term.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

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.1.2) 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.2.3) 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

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

11 November 2024

Local time

5:00pm

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

Tender must be valid until: 11 March 2025

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

12 November 2024

Local time

9:00am


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.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

To view this notice, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=895151257

GO Reference: GO-20241011-PRO-28060202

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Stonewater Limited

Suite C, Lancaster House, Enderby Road

Leicester

LE8 6EP

Email

andrew.russell@stonewater.org

Telephone

+44 7387024336

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.stonewater.org

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Stonewater Limited

Grange Business Park, Enderby Road

Leicester

LE8 6EP

Email

andrew.russell@stonewater.org

Telephone

+44 7387024336

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.stonewater.org

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Stonewater Limited

Grange Business Park, Enderby Road

Leicester

LE8 6EP

Email

andrew.russell@stonewater.org

Telephone

+44 7387024336

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.stonewater.org/