Workforce Solutions Framework

Concepts

• liverpool
• computer support
• crown commercial service
• current framework
• aim of this framework
• provision of workforce solutions
• workforce solutions framework
• commercial service
• temporary workers
• commercial model

Location

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS), with this procurement, wants to develop a new long-term contracting solution for the provision of workforce solutions to replace the current framework, RM3749 Public Sector Resourcing. The aim of this framework is to build a market leading commercial model to connect workers with public sector demand, enabling contracting authorities to engage the right resources, with the right skills, at the right price, through a range of delivery models. This will include sourcing temporary workers, engaging pre-identified nominated workers, delivering work through statements of work (SOW), and engaging workers via a Recruit-Train-Deploy (RTD) model.

CPV Codes

• 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
• 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
• 80500000 - Training services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

As part of this contract notice the following documents can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ada8912-27b3-4fc4-8f8c-ad66a0... 1) Contract notice transparency information for the agreement; 2) Contract notice authorised customer list; 3) Rights reserved for CCS framework. On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement. Refer to https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs for more information. Some purchases under this framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations (as defined in Attachment 1 - About the framework within the invitation to participate in the dialogue tender documentation). In such cases, Call-offs from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and the buyers may, at their discretion, modify the terms of the Framework and any Call-off Contracts to reflect that buyer's specific needs. Registering for access: This procurement will be managed electronically via the eSourcing suite. This will be the route for sharing all information and communicating with bidders. If you have recently registered on the eSourcing suite for another CCS procurement you can use the same account for this new procurement. If not, you will first need to register your organisation on the portal. Use the following link for information on how register and use the eSourcing tool: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers For assistance please contact the eSourcing Help desk operated by email atb eEnablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk or call 0345 410 2222. Contract notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020123-2023 Attachment 1 - About the framework Attachment 1 About the Framework v1.pdf Attachment 2 - How to Bid Attachment 2 How to Bid v1.pdf Attachment 2a - Selection Questionnaire Attachment 2a Selection Questionnaire v1.xlsx Attachment 2b(i) - Contingent Labour Contract Example Certificate Attachment 2b(i) - Contingent Labour Contract Example Certificate v1.docx Attachment 2b(ii) - Statement of Work Contract Example Certificate Attachment 2b(ii) - Statement of Work Contract Example Certificate v1.docx Attachment 2c Relevant and Principle Services Template Attachment 2c Relevant and Principle Services Template v1.docx Attachment 2d Certificate of Performance Attachment 2d Certificate of Performance v1.docx Attachment 2e PPN 06_21 Carbon Reduction Plan template Attachment 2e PPN 06_21 Carbon Reduction Plan template v1.odt Attachment 3 - Calculation Tool Attachment 3 - Calculation Tool v1.xlsx Attachment 4a - Information and declarations_Consortium Attachment 4a - Information and declarations_Consortium v1.xlsx Attachment 4b - Information and declarations_Key Subcontractors_Guarantors Attachment 4b - Information and declarations_Key Subcontractors_Guarantors v1.xlsx Attachment 5 Financial Viability Risk Assessment Guidance Attachment 5 Financial Viability Risk Assessment Guidance v1.pdf Attachment 5a Gold FVRA Tool Attachment 5a Gold FVRA Tool v1.xlsx Attachment 6 Consortia details Attachment 6 Consortia details v1.xlsx Attachment 7 Key subcontractor details Attachment 7 Key subcontractor details v1.xlsx Attachment 8 Frequently Asked Questions Document Attachment 8 Frequently Asked Questions Document v1.xlsx Attachment 9 Framework Contract Documents Attachment 9 Framework Contract Documents.zip Attachment 10 Unilateral Non Disclosure Agreement Attachment 10 Unilateral Non Disclosure Agreement v1.0.DOCX GWG T124-Contract Notice rights reserved for Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement GWG T124-Contract Notice rights reserved for Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement v2.0 (1).docx Contract Notice Transparency Information for Crown Commercial Service Framework Contract Contract Notice Transparency Information for Crown Commercial Service Framework Contract v1.docx RM6288 Customer List RM6288 Customer List.pdf