Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government - Commercial Delivery
T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Caerphilly
CF83 8WT
UK
Contact person: Neil Thomas
Telephone: +44 3007900170
E-mail: CommercialProcurement.PeopleCorporate@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Temporary Workers & Supply Teachers
Reference number: WGCD-PCS-119-22
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79620000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Welsh Government Commercial & Delivery team (formerly NPS), on behalf of the Welsh public sector, wishes to establish a collaborative framework
agreement for the supply of Temporary Workers (including Supply Teachers).
Key areas include (but are not limited to):
- Corporate Workers
- Social Care
- Supply Teachers
- Non Teaching and Support Staff for Schools
- Police roles
- ICT
- Health (non medical)
- Interim Managers
- A Technology Booking Platform for School Workers
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
800 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Master Vendor Managed Service Provider for Corporate Workers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will be for a Master Vendor Service Provider of Corporate Staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Vendor Neutral Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will be for a Vendor Neutral Service Provider of Corporate Staff
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Hybrid Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will be for a Hybrid Service Provider of Corporate Staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Light-touch Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will be for a Service Provider of Corporate Staff.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Supply Teacher Agencies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Direct provision of Supply Teachers, Education Support Staff and other temporary staffing services. This requirement covers temporary and fixed term teaching and non-teaching roles within the Welsh public sector, to schools, colleges and other educational establishments.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Temporary Education Worker Booking Platform
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79620000
79610000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A technology platform provider will take responsibility for providing the Customer with access to a talent pool / database of individuals who can be approached to meet recruitment needs in a local authority or school.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-031935
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Master Vendor Managed Service Provider for Corporate Workers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/07/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment
2 Colton Square
Leicester
LE11QH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Randstad Solutions Limited
253 Capability Green
Luton
LU13LU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
Meriden Hall, Main Road
Meriden
CV77PT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT
REED Specialist Recruitment LTD, FIRST FLOOR
CARDIFF
CF101GN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 80 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Vendor Neutral Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/07/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT
REED Specialist Recruitment LTD, FIRST FLOOR
CARDIFF
CF101GN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Matrix SCM
249 Midsummer Blvd
Milton Keynes
MK91EA
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COMENSURA LTD
COMENSURA LTD, 800 Capability Green
LUTON
LU13BA
UK
NUTS: UKH21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 260 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Hybrid Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/07/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment
2 Colton Square
Leicester
LE11QH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Matrix SCM
249 Midsummer Blvd
Milton Keynes
MK91EA
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COMENSURA LTD
COMENSURA LTD, 800 Capability Green
LUTON
LU13BA
UK
NUTS: UKH21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALS Managed Services Ltd
Suite 2 Block C, Van Court, Caerphilly Business Park
Caerphilly
CF833ED
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 80 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Light-touch Managed Service Provider for Corporate Staff
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/07/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment
2 Colton Square
Leicester
LE11QH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Supply Teacher Agencies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/07/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 43
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 39
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 43
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 43
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hays Specialist Recruitment
2 Colton Square
Leicester
LE11QH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Randstad Solutions Limited
253 Capability Green
Luton
LU13LU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT
REED Specialist Recruitment LTD, FIRST FLOOR
CARDIFF
CF101GN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accent on Education Ltd
20 Risca Rd
Newport
NP204JW
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Addysg Seren Education
9 Alstred Street
Kidwelly
SA174TN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Affinity Education Limited
29B High Street
Cowbridge
CF717AE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Monarch Education Ltd (trading as CER Education)
Temple Building, Temple Row
Birmingham
B25LG
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
anzuk Education Ltd
70 Newcomen Street, 72 Borough High Street
London
SE11YT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Apollo Teaching Services
33 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF119HB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axcis Education
Merlin House, , Langstone Business Village
Newport
NP182HJ
UK
NUTS: UKL21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bespoke Education Service Team Ltd
10 Hawthorn Avenue
Neath
SA113NW
UK
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CELTIC TEACHERS LTD.
15 HOLLYHOCK DRIVE, BRACKLA
BRIDGEND
CF312NS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Connex Education Partnership
Unit A Telford Court, Chester Gates Business Park
Chester
CH16LT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dosbarth
Yr Hen Gapel Ebeneezer, Lincoln Street
Llandysul
SA444BS
UK
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Educate Resourcing Limited
12 Edison court, Wrexham Technology Park
Wrexham
LL137YT
UK
NUTS: UKL23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Education Ethics Ltd
Ty Pennant, Mill Street
Pontypridd
CF372SW
UK
NUTS: UKL15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Education Supply Pool
Unit 15, Orion Suite, Enterprise Way
Newport
NP202DX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Equal Education Partners
Ty Cefn, The Old Buildings, Rectory Road
Cardiff
CF51QL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Excell Supply
Unit 17, Mold Business Park
Mold
CH71XP
UK
NUTS: UKL23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Highgrade Recruitment Ltd
Tynllwyn Farm, Pontllanfraith
Blackwood
NP122dT
UK
NUTS: UKL16
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hoop Recruitment Limited
14-18 City Road
Cardiff
CF243DL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Introteach
London House, Gorslas
Llanelli
SA147HP
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Liquid Personnel
Sevendale House, Dale Street
Manchester
M11JB
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MPS Education Ltd
Unit 2 Sovereign Court, Sterling Drive
Llantrisant
CF728YX
UK
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
New Directions Education Ltd
Harlech Court, Bute Street
Cardiff
CF102FE
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Now Education
2nd Floor, Columbus walk
Cardiff
CF104BY
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PE Direct Ltd
88 Kimberley rd, Penylan
Cardiff
CF235dn
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Prospero Group Ltd
15 Worship Street
London
EC2A2DT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Recruit2Schools
Unit 8 Bridgend Business Centre, Bennett Street, Bridgend Industrial Estate
Bridgend
CF313SH
UK
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Network Recruitment Wales
Unit 1 & 2 Magden Park, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Pontyclun
CF728XT
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Seven Resourcing Limited
Advanced Communications Technology Centre, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP53RE
UK
NUTS: UKH1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Suppleo Education
The Maltings, E Tyndall Street
Splott
CF245EA
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TeacherActive
126 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B33AP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teaching Personnel
33-35 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF119HB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tidal Supply Ltd
1 Pleasant View, Llangwstenin
Llandudno Junction
LL319JF
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Twenty4Seven Education
18 Windsor Place
Cardiff
CF103BY
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Valley Education Services Ltd
Rabart House, Pontsarn Road, Pant Industrial Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF482TN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vetro Recruitment Ltd
89 Cardiff Road
Taffs Well
CF157PL
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zen Educate Limited
Canterbury Court, 1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW96DE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vision for Education
Cathedral Buildings, Dean Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE11PG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Academics Ltd.
2 Alexandra Gate, Fford Pengham, CF24 2SA
Cardiff
CF242SA
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 400 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Temporary Education Worker Booking Platform
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/05/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teacher Booker Ltd
64 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE10AS
UK
NUTS: UKI44
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:134441)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/09/2023