The University College Cork (UCC), ‘Contracting Authority’, is tendering for a framework of suppliers ‘Framework Agreement’ to provide various temporary staff agency services in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements. The temporary contracts are not expected to exceed 6 months.
The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and rules:
Lot 1: For Organisation Support Services Roles;
Lot 2: For Professional/Specialist Roles;
Lot 3: For Scientific/Technical Roles.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2020-04-24.
The procurement was published on 2020-03-11.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Supply of Temporary Agency Staff to University College Cork
UCC/2020/05
Products/services: Supply services of personnel including temporary staff📦
Short description:
“The University College Cork (UCC), ‘Contracting Authority’, is tendering for a framework of suppliers ‘Framework Agreement’ to provide various temporary...”
Short description
The University College Cork (UCC), ‘Contracting Authority’, is tendering for a framework of suppliers ‘Framework Agreement’ to provide various temporary staff agency services in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements. The temporary contracts are not expected to exceed 6 months.
The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and rules:
Lot 1: For Organisation Support Services Roles;
Lot 2: For Professional/Specialist Roles;
Lot 3: For Scientific/Technical Roles.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 4 500 000 💰
Information about lots
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
1️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Organisation Support Services Roles
Title
Lot Identification Number: 1
Description
Additional products/services: Recruitment services📦
Place of performance: Éire/Ireland🏙️
Main site or place of performance: Cork
Description of the procurement:
“The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to...”
Description of the procurement
The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and rules:
Lot 1 for organisation support services roles.
Clerical officer/administrator support across each of the Departments, Colleges and Research Centres in UCC, while possessing the following generic skills:
(i) customer service orientation,
(ii) excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
(iii) organised, resourceful and demonstrates initiative,
(iv) leaving certificate/equivalent standard and a PLC administrative qualification plus 2 years work experience in an office environment or a degree and a minimum of six months post qualification continuous work experience in an office environment,
(v) Microsoft Office Suite Competency.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 24
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
Description of renewals:
“The framework agreement will be for 2 years, with the option to extend for 1 year, subject to a maximum of two such extensions subject to satisfactory...”
Description of renewals
The framework agreement will be for 2 years, with the option to extend for 1 year, subject to a maximum of two such extensions subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Professional/Specialist Roles
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to...”
Description of the procurement
The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and rules.
Lot 2 for professional/specialist roles
Professional and specialist roles to operate within the Departments, Colleges and Research Centres in UCC, with the relevant professional qualifications and experience, including but not limited to management, finance, accounts, legal, Communications/Marketing, Project Management, Procurement etc.
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Description of renewals:
“The framework agreement will be for two years, with the option to extend for one year, subject to a maximum of two such extensions subject to satisfactory...”
Description of renewals
The framework agreement will be for two years, with the option to extend for one year, subject to a maximum of two such extensions subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
3️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Scientific/Technical Roles
Title
Lot Identification Number: 3
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to...”
Description of the procurement
The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and rules;
Lot 3 for Scientific/Technical Roles
Scientific, Technical and Specialist roles to operate within the Departments, Colleges and Research Centres in UCC, with the relevant professional qualifications and experience, including but not limited to ICT, Research, Sciences, Technical Writing etc.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators
Description
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2020-04-24
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 6
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2020-04-24
12:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): UCC, Cork
Complementary information Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement ✅
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2-4 years.
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Review body
Name: High Court
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2020/S 053-126152 (2020-03-11)
Contract award notice (2021-05-28) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Postal address: 6 Elderwood
Postal code: College Rd
Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“The University College Cork (UCC), ‘Contracting Authority’, is tendering for a framework of suppliers ‘Framework Agreement’ to provide various temporary...”
Short description
The University College Cork (UCC), ‘Contracting Authority’, is tendering for a framework of suppliers ‘Framework Agreement’ to provide various temporary staff agency services in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements. The temporary contracts are not expected to exceed 6 months.
The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and rules/
Lot 1: for Organisation Support Services Roles;
Lot 2: for Professional/Specialist Roles;
Lot 3: for Scientific/Technical Roles.
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Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 4 500 000 💰
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅ Description
Main site or place of performance: Cork.
Description of the procurement:
“The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to...”
Description of the procurement
The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and rules:
Lot 1 for Organisation Support Services Roles;
Clerical Officer/Administrator Support across each of the Departments, Colleges and Research Centres in UCC, while possessing the following generic skills:
(i) customer service orientation;
(ii) excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
(iii) organised, resourceful and demonstrates initiative;
(iv) leaving certificate/equivalent standard and a PLC administrative qualification plus 2 years work experience in an office environment or a degree and a minimum of 6 months post qualification continuous work experience in an office environment
(v) Microsoft Office Suite Competency.
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Quality criterion (name): Quality of tenderers approach
Quality criterion (weighting): 200
Quality criterion (name): Account management
Quality criterion (weighting): 100
Quality criterion (name): Additional benefits
Cost criterion (name): Ultimate cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 600
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to...”
Description of the procurement
The notice involves the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement with up to three (3) successful tenderers per lot as specified below, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and rules:
Lot 2 for Professional/Specialist Roles
Professional and specialist roles to operate within the Departments, Colleges and Research Centres in UCC, with the relevant professional qualifications and experience, including but not limited to Management, Finance, Accounts, Legal, Communications/Marketing, Project Management, Procurement, etc.
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Quality criterion (name): Additional benefits/value add
Procedure Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2020/S 053-126152
Award of contract
1️⃣
Contract Number: 1
Lot Identification Number: 1
Title: Organisation Support Services Roles
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-01-04 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 20
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20
Name and address of the contractor
Name: FRS Recruitment
National registration number: 5053R
Postal address: Derryvale, Dublin Road
Postal town: Tipperary
Postal code: Roscrea
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 50522100📞
E-mail: cdonnery@frsrecruitment.com📧
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
URL: http://www.frsrecruitment.com🌏
The contractor is an SME
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 4 500 000 💰
2️⃣
Contract Number: 2
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd
National registration number: 00975677
Postal address: 107 Cheapside
Postal town: EC2V 6DN
Postal code: London
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Phone: +44 2034650190📞
E-mail: bidsandcontracts@hays.com📧
Fax: +44 2085253718 📠
Region: United Kingdom 🏙️
URL: http://www.hays.com🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 45 000 000 💰
3️⃣
Contract Number: 3
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Unijobs DAC
National registration number: 2975123DH
Postal address: 9th Floor, Riverpoint, Lower Mallow st
Postal town: Limerick
Postal code: Limerick
Phone: +61 234300📞
E-mail: damien.bowe@unijobs.ie📧
URL: http://www.unijobs.ie🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 45 000 000 💰
4️⃣
Contract Number: 4
Lot Identification Number: 2
Title: Professional/Specialist Roles
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Berkley Recruitment (Group) Ltd
National registration number: 425575
Postal address: 3 Watergold, Douglas
Postal town: Cork
Postal code: County Cork
Phone: +353 214289600📞
E-mail: jkenefick@berkley-group.com📧
URL: http://www.berkley-group.com/🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 45 000 000 💰
5️⃣
Contract Number: 5
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 45 000 000 💰
6️⃣
Contract Number: 6
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 45 000 000 💰
7️⃣
Contract Number: 7
Lot Identification Number: 3
Title: Scientific/Technical Roles
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 45 000 000 💰
8️⃣
Contract Number: 8
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 45 000 000 💰
9️⃣
Contract Number: 9
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 45 000 000 💰
Source: OJS 2021/S 105-277254 (2021-05-28)