Scope
Reference
AP25008
Description
This procurment is undertaken by Scape on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd.
The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to support the Client, Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd, in the delivery of construction and maintenance-related works by facilitating the flexible, ad hoc supply of Temporary Agency Workers as and when required.
A single Supplier shall be responsible for providing suitably qualified, experienced, and competent Temporary Agency Workers across a range of roles, which may include, but are not limited to:
•Site Managers
•Project Managers
•Contract Managers
•Labourers
This list is indicative and not exhaustive. The Client reserves the right to request additional temporary job roles within the general scope of property, construction, and project delivery services during the term of the Framework.
The Supplier must have the capacity and capability to respond promptly to requests and supply all required Temporary Agency Workers in accordance with applicable employment legislation and industry standards.
The Framework Agreement will run for a maximum term of five (5) years, structured with break clauses at Year 2, Year 4, and a final year extension (Year 5), subject to performance and mutual agreement.
The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement over its full term is £4,000,000 (four million pounds), excluding VAT.
Temporary Agency Workers may be required to operate at various project sites across the following regions:
•Nottinghamshire
•Derbyshire
•South Yorkshire
•Leicestershire
The lead contracting authority is Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd. The Framework will also be made accessible to Via East Midlands Limited.
The framework will be managed via an NEC4 Framework Agreement and the supplementary documentation (all available during the tender process).
This procurement will be conducted in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, including transparency, fairness, non-discrimination, and the delivery of value for money.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Recruitment-services./NN22N4T36U
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Framework Agreement will run for a maximum term of five (5) years, structured with break clauses at Year 2, Year 4, and a final year extension (Year 5), subject to performance and mutual agreement.
The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement over its full term is £4,000,000 (four million pounds), excluding VAT
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
- UKF14 - Nottingham
- UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
- UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
This will be a framework set up only for access by Arc Property Services Partnership Ltd and VIA East Midlands. No charges will be applied to the successful supplier.
Framework operation description
All information can be found within the procurement documentation. This will be a single supplier framework that will utilise the framework commercial model for the call-off process on an as and when required basis for temporary agency staff.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
The sucessful supplier must have a minimum, annual turnover of £500,000 and must already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below:
a.Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = £5,000,000
b.Public Liability Insurance = £5,000,000
The Employer's Liability and Public Liability Insurance must also contain an "Indemnity To Principle" clause.
Technical ability conditions of participation
The sucessful supplier must be a member of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) or a similar organisation.
Temporary Agency Workers employed as part of this Framework Agreement must hold Enhanced DBS checks before attending any site.
Pay rates for the suppliers staff, as well as Temporary Agency Workers, must be in line with the Real Living Wage, as issued by the Living Wage Foundation.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
31 July 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 August 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Answer to the quality questions | Quality | 70% |
| Pricing from the commercial model | Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NN22N4T36U
All tender and framework documents are available for free via the Delta eSourcing website
Contracting authority
Scape Group Limited (trading as SCAPE)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHC-8243-RWJR
2nd Floor, East West Building, 1 Tollhouse Hill
Nottingham
NG1 6BT
United Kingdom
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)