Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
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.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
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.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
800 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
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
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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 with several operators.
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 000-018509
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/12/2022
Local time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/12/2022
Local time: 15:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
4 years
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Over 73 public sector organisation in Wales are eligible to use WGCD Agreements, including all Local Authorities, NHS bodies, Welsh
Government, Welsh Government Sponsored Bodies, the Police, Fire and Rescue Services, Higher and Further Education.
In accordance with Regulation 33(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), these procedures for awarding call-off
contracts under the framework may be applied only between the contracting authorities clearly identified in the tender documentation.
A copy of this list has been uploaded in the suppliers attachment area of the ITT at the time the notice was published to ensure compliance
with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations.
The Welsh Ministers will not be liable for any bidder costs arising from the non-award of the framework.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. All tender documentation can be found within the
supplier attachments area applicable to all lots.
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Social Value Commitments to support the Client and
Customer Organisations to deliver the Well-Being of Future Generations Act goals. The WGCD is committed to a performance and
evidence-based approach to Social Value. Based on the National TOMs (Themes, Outcomes and Measures), developed in partnership with
the National Social Value Taskforce for Wales (including WLGA and other Public Sector Stakeholders), Bidders are required to propose
credible targets against which performance (of the Framework Supplier(s)) will be monitored. Further details are included within the tender documentation.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126419
(WA Ref:126419)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
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
11/11/2022