Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour and Recruitment Services Framework 2025

A Tender Notice
by CIRRUS CONSORTIUM C/O HALTON HOUSING

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£6B-£800M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
14 Feb 2025
Delivery
To 19 Aug 2029 (est.)
Deadline
25 Apr 2025 11:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: The framework is to cover call-off contracts made within England, Scotland and Wales, but excludes Northern Ireland

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The Cirrus Consortium is seeking 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. In compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102, Halton Housing (Community Benefit Society Registration number: 7744) are the principle contracting authority for the establishment of this framework and Cirrus Purchasing Ltd are the managing agent on behalf of the Cirrus Consortium. 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) - Hybrid model The framework is split into lots. It is envisaged that the final framework will be awarded to approximately 30-35 suppliers per lot for Lots 1-3 and 10-15 suppliers per lot for Lots 4 & 5, however this may vary based on the bids received. Bidders can bid on one or more lots. The 4 year framework is expected to commence during mid-2025. The framework is available for use by all contracting authorities as defined by Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102. Defined groups can be found in Schedule 4 of the Framework Agreement. The framework is also available for use by all current and future members of The Consortium.

Lot Division

4 Neutral vendor
  • Value: £800M

Neutral vendor - Service providers that can manage a supply chain of agencies to deliver all roles required by a Consortium member including those covered in lots 1-3. Bidders who are submitting for lot 4 must be able to provide personnel covering all roles identified in lots 1 to 3.
5 Master vendor
  • Value: £800M

Master vendor: Service providers that can deliver all roles required by a Consortium member including those covered in lots 1-3. Bidders who are submitting for lot 5 must be able to provide personnel covering all roles identified in lots 1 to 3.
3 Lot 1a: Professional services staff - Temporary
  • Value: £800M

Provision of professional services staff on a temporary basis. Including, but not limited to, administration, contact centre, IT, finance, HR, legal, specialist consultant, housing services, asset management staff.
4 Lot 1b: Professional services staff - Permanent
  • Value: £800M

Provision of professional services staff on a permanent basis. Including, but not limited to, administration, contact centre, IT, finance, HR, legal, specialist consultant, housing services, asset management staff.
5 Lot 2a: Manual services staff - Temporary
  • Value: £800M

Provision of manual services staff on a temporary basis. Including, but not limited to, plumbers, joiners, electricians, labourers, ancillary, catering staff
6 Lot 2b: Manual services staff - Permanent
  • Value: £800M

Provision of manual services staff on a permanent basis. Including, but not limited to, plumbers, joiners, electricians, labourers, ancillary, catering staff
7 Lot 3a: Executive and management level staff - Temporary
  • Value: £800M

Provision of executive and management level staff on a temporary basis. Including, but not limited to, senior management, directors, board members, technical roles
8 Lot 3b: Executive and management level staff - Permanent
  • Value: £800M

Provision of executive and management level staff on a permanent basis. Including, but not limited to, senior management, directors, board members, technical roles

Renewal Options

The framework will be re-tendered to ensure sufficient coverage for the Consortium members.

CPV Codes

  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

Indicators

  • An E-Auction may be used.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** … Defined groups can be found in Schedule 4 of the Framework Agreement. The framework is also available for use by all current and future members of The Consortium.

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