Non Clinical Staffing RM6277 – CCS

Title:  Non Clinical Staffing

Reference number:  RM6277

Short description:  Crown Commercial Service as the Authority, on behalf of NHS Workforce Alliance, is putting in place a Pan Government collaborative Framework Contract for use by UK (and any Crown Dependencies) Public Sector bodies identified at VI.3 (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities.

The above Public Sector bodies have a need for Non Clinical Staffing.

Estimated total value excluding VAT:  £2,500,000,000

Award criteria:  Price 80%, quality 20%

Contract duration:  48 months

Type of procedure:  Open procedure

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:  3pm, 21st November 2022

This contract is divided into lots and tenders may be submitted for all lots.

The number of suppliers to be awarded a Framework Contract for each lot is:

• Lot 1 – 65
• Lot 2 – 110
• Lot 3 – 85
• Lot 4 – 20
• Lot 5 – 20
• Lot 6 – 65
• Lot 7 – 20

Lot 1 – Admin & Clerical

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier must cover all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A – Person Specification.

Estimated value excluding vat:  £215,000,000

It is envisaged that a Framework Contract will be awarded to 65 suppliers for this lot. The maximum number of suppliers for this lot may increase where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in the last position. We also reserve the right to award a framework to any bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last position for each lot.

Lot 2 – Corporate Functions

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier must cover all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A – Person Specification.

Estimated value excluding VAT: £955,000,000

It is envisaged that a Framework Contract will be awarded to 110 suppliers for this lot. The maximum number of suppliers for this lot may increase where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in the last position. We also reserve the right to award a framework to any bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last position for each lot.

Lot 3 – IT Professionals

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier must cover all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A – Person Specification.

Estimated value excluding VAT: £615,000,000

It is envisaged that a Framework Contract will be awarded to 85 suppliers for this lot. The maximum number of suppliers for this lot may increase where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in the last position. We also reserve the right to award a framework to any bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last position for each lot.

Lot 4 – Legal

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier must cover all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A – Person Specification.

Estimated value excluding VAT: £45,000,000

It is envisaged that a Framework Contract will be awarded to 20 suppliers for this lot. The maximum number of suppliers for this lot may increase where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in the last position. We also reserve the right to award a framework to any bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last position for each lot.

Lot 5 – Scientific, Technical & Clinical Coding

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier must cover all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A – Person Specification.

Estimated value excluding VAT: £15,000,000

It is envisaged that a Framework Contract will be awarded to 20 suppliers for this lot. The maximum number of suppliers for this lot may increase where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in the last position. We also reserve the right to award a framework to any bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last position for each lot.

Lot 6 – Estates, Facilities Management & Ancillary Staff

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier must cover all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A – Person Specification.

Estimated value excluding VAT: £255,000,000

It is envisaged that a Framework Contract will be awarded to 65 suppliers for this lot. The maximum number of suppliers for this lot may increase where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in the last position. We also reserve the right to award a framework to any bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last position for each lot.

Lot 7 – MSP: Master/Neutral Vendor

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier must cover all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A – Person Specification.

Estimated value excluding VAT: £4,000,000,000

It is envisaged that a Framework Contract will be awarded to 20 suppliers for this lot. The maximum number of suppliers for this lot may increase where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in the last position. We also reserve the right to award a framework to any bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last position for each lot.

Name and addresses:

Crown Commercial Service

The Capital Building, Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L3 9PP

Email:  supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Telephone:  +44 3150103503

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk

Full contract notice can be found on:  https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029712-2022?origin=SearchResults&p=1