Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Cirrus Consortium C/O Halton Housing
Waterfront Point, Warrington Road
Widnes
WA80TD
Contact
Tashi Jackson
tenders@cirruspurchasing.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD71 - East Merseyside
Mutuals Public Register
7744
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour and Recruitment Services Framework 2022
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
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 at the time of conclusion of the contract:
The Consortium sought bids from service providers to participate in an agency labour and recruitment services framework covering a full range of roles required by consortium members across England, Scotland and Wales. Services include: - Temporary staff placements - Staff on a temporary to fixed term basis - Staff on a temporary to permanent basis - Recruitment of permanent staff positions - Interim placements - Managed service provision (MSP)- Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO)The framework is split into 5 lots. The 4 year framework is expected to commence during January 2023.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
48
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2023/S 000-001344
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
1
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
19 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Multiple companies awarded place on the framework
See original notice 2023/S 000-001344
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
Multiple companies awarded place on the framework - See original notice 2023/S 000-001344
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £100,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The framework is to cover call-off contracts made within England, Scotland and Wales, but excludes Northern Ireland. The framework is available for use by all contracting authorities as defined by Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102, including but not limited to the definable groups referenced in Schedule 4 of the Framework Agreement. The framework is also available for use by all current and future members of The Consortium.
Please see original contract award notice for all awarded suppliers.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
This tender process incorporated a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award was communicated to tenderers. Appeals could be directly raised via the contact points detailed in section VI.4.1 of this contract award notice. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102 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).
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
seven.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
The framework is to cover call-off contracts made within England, Scotland and Wales, but excludes Northern Ireland.
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
The Consortium sought bids from service providers to participate in an agency labour and recruitment services framework covering a full range of roles required by consortium members across England, Scotland and Wales.
Services include:
- Temporary staff placements
- Staff on a temporary to fixed term basis
- Staff on a temporary to permanent basis
- Recruitment of permanent staff positions
- Interim placements
- Managed service provision (MSP)
- Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO)
The framework is split into 5 lots. The 4 year framework commenced during January 2023.
Please note: the scope of services available and duration of the framework has remained the same.
The Cirrus Consortium have decided to modify the estimated value of the framework from £100,000,000 to £150,000,000 in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This modification is necessary due to the unexpected number and size of call-off contracts completed through the framework, which could not have been reasonably foreseen at the time of award. The change does not alter the overall nature of the framework and remains within the 50% increase limit permitted by the regulations.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
48
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£150,000,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Multiple companies awarded place on the framework - See original notice 2023/S 000-001344
Multiple companies awarded place on the framework - See original notice 2023/S 000-001344
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
Multiple companies awarded place on the framework - See original notice 2023/S 000-001344
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
The Cirrus Consortium have decided to modify the estimated value of the framework from £100,000,000 to £150,000,000 in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
This modification is necessary due to the unexpected number and size of call-off contracts completed through the framework, which could not have been reasonably foreseen at the time of award. The change does not alter the overall nature of the framework and remains within the 50% increase limit permitted by the regulations.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
The Cirrus Consortium have decided to modify the estimated value of the framework from £100,000,000 to £150,000,000 in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
This modification is necessary due to the unexpected number and size of call-off contracts completed through the framework, which could not have been reasonably foreseen at the time of award. The change does not alter the overall nature of the framework and remains within the 50% increase limit permitted by the regulations.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000