If your business is attempting to win more public sector work, and finding it difficult, you are not alone.
Many businesses that apply for public sector work will fall short due to high volumes of competition and lack of knowledge of the tender process.
Luckily, there are some ways of increasing your likelihood of winning your dream public sector contract.
A few ways to do this could be to hire a bid writing team to help you with your tender or get professionally trained in bid writing.
Along with the methods above, there is another way to increase your success rate and that is by looking to see what framework agreements you can bid for.
Framework agreements are approved suppliers list. They can be created by individual buyers or by framework management organisations. The most well known and successful of these is Crown Commercial Services (CCS).
So, without further ado, let’s explain everything you need to know about it!
What is Crown Commercial Services?
Crown Commercial Services is an executive agency and trading fund of the Cabinet Office of the UK government. The CCS aims to bring together policy, advice and direct buying by providing commercial services to the public sector.
The reasoning for bringing these together is to:
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Make savings for customers, in central government and the public sector.
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Achieve maximum value from every commercial relationship.
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Improve the service delivery for common goods and service across government.
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Increase savings for the taxpayer
CCS achieve these benefits by managing the procurement and centralising the buying requirements of common goods and services, as well as leasing on procurement policy on behalf of the UK.
Currently, CCS works with over 17,000 customer organisations in the public sector, while having more than 5,000 provide their service.
What are Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreements?
Crown Commercial Services or CCS is arguably the most successful Public Sector Procurement Hub for National EU Compliant Framework Agreements in the UK.
Similar to NHS Supply Chain, for example, their focus is to save public sector buyers time through pre-establishing agreements which buyers can either direct call-off from (without any further competition required – simply offering a compliant route to work with suppliers) or run mini-competitions in order to source the best partner across a huge array of services.
By pulling together the buying power of many organisations not only can they arguably save time for busy procurement teams, but also ensure greater economies of scale, to encourage suppliers to bid more competitively and therefore save the public-sector money, while offering EU Compliance.
Why Is the CCS Important to Businesses?
To give an idea of scale, CCS currently have 126 live framework agreement (EU complaint agreements, which different groups of largely public sector buyers can use). Broadly these range from:
- Buildings – construction, utilities & fuels, workplace
- Corporate Solutions – document management & logistics, financial services, fleet, marketing communications & research, travel
- People – contract centre, people services, professional services, workforce health & education, PSR & permanent recruitment
- Technology – digital future, network services, cyber, technology products & services.
Across these agreements in 2018/19 they helped over 18,000 public sector contracting authorities save over £945m through the use of these agreements.
In many sectors, it is often a key requirement to be on one or more of these central public sector procurement frameworks and it will be a continual challenge to the sales teams making contact with Councils, NHS, Housing Associations etc. asking the question, ‘are you on CCS?’.
What is useful with CCS is that they look for early engagement from the supply chain, when developing their frameworks.
This gives bidders an opportunity to plan for upcoming tendering opportunities through Crown Commercial Services, engage and ensure they have as much evidence, and pre-bid activities completed in order to both ensure compliance with their requirements, as well as being able to compete with rival bidders.
What to Consider When Bidding into CCS
There will be an SQ (Selection Questionnaire), which is a mix of self-declaration statements, but will assess the financial stability, technical and professional ability (references and trade certifications), insurance levels, Cyber Essentials etc.
Then followed by an Award Questionnaire/ ITT, which will be the specific technical requirements and usually the opportunity for bidders to respond to both a pricing and quality section.
Evidence of your quality systems, performance and the success of your team is very important.
This will be through procedures, CVs, Case Studies and Statistics, so something that should be considered well before the tender is advertised, wherever possible.
By building this base of evidence, bidders can focus on responding to the specifics of the tender, rather than having to source evidence to support it once the opportunity is live.
How Do You Get Onto the CCS?
Shaping the wider procurement environment, Thornton & Lowe have worked with CCS to help refine their procurement documents.
Looking to improve engagement with bidders, we provided constructive feedback to support their Crown Commercial Services Simplified Tender Pack.
We have successfully helped our clients secure places on over 40 of these often-business critical framework agreements, with over a 95%+ win rate across the National Frameworks.
If you are looking for a bid writing team who understands CCS and what they are looking for, understands public sector procurement, and can provide bid writing and management capacity and expertise, please make contact today.
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If you are looking to find CCS opportunities and contract awards, search on Tender Pipeline today.
Looking to win a place on a CCS framework?
Contact us today6 Steps To Grow Your Business Using a Crown Commercial Services Framework
- Explore current opportunities: Check what opportunities are available in your sector on CCS frameworks, including Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) which are continually open for new suppliers to join.
- Understand call-off procedures: Review the call-off procedures for relevant CCS frameworks you're interested in. Once successfully approved onto a framework, you can bid on mini-competitions shared only with approved suppliers.
- Use direct award options: If a framework or DPS offers direct award, incorporate this into your sales process as a route to move existing clients to a compliant procurement solution, reassuring them that you're an approved CCS supplier.
- Identify key public sector buyers: Being an approved CCS supplier allows you to discover which key public sector buyers use the specific frameworks you're approved on. Use this insight to begin networking and targeted business development with those buyers.
- Position for future opportunities: Even if being an approved supplier doesn't immediately lead to new business, it helps position you favourably when future opportunities go through the framework, as buyers will be more familiar with your company.
- Continuously review new opportunities: Regularly check for new CCS framework opportunities in your sector to expand your public sector business potential over time as your company grows and evolves.
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Property Clearance and Cleaning ServicesUK Stockport Stockport Homes LtdProperty Clearance and Cleaning ServicesStockport Homes Group (SHG) are seeking competitively priced tenders for the provision of Property Clearance and Cleaning Services for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further one year subject to agreement by both parties commencing 1 April 2024.Providing clearance and cleaning services in void (empty) social housing properties, works include but not limited to;• Property and garden clearances,• Pre-cleans,• Carpet cleans,• Removal and disposal of rubbish,• Graffiti removal,• Pest removal• Removal and disposal of hoarded items,• Needle sweeps,• Removal and disposal of electrical goods.Providing clearance and cleaning services across SHG managed / owned land and tenanted properties, works include but not limited to;• Removal and disposal of fly tipped items,• Specialist deep cleaning to tenanted dwellings and land as directed,• Removal of graffiti and hazardous waste,• Delivery of / collection of items under furniture recycling scheme• Garage clearances,• De-canting of customer personal belongings to / from storage and return all under the management of SHG and the ownership of the Borough of StockportThis tender is advertised in two Lots.Lot 1 – ClearanceLot 2 – CleaningContractors may bid for both Lots or either Lot.This tender will follow the “Open” process, meaning it is a single-stage process with the “Selection” and “Award” assessments forming part of the same scoring exercise. Potential suppliers will need to complete and submit the UK Government’s (Crown Commercial Services) Selection Questionnaire as part of their tender submission.This opportunity is advertised on Procontract, all tenders MUST be returned via the Procontract e-Procurement Portal which is accessible here:https://procontract.due-north.com/LoginTender Reference Number: DN701867Anticipated Timetable for the Tender (subject to change)Dispatch of ITT – 1 December 2023Clarification Question Close – 4 January 2024 @ 12pmClarification Responses Provided – 5 January 2024Return of Tenders Deadline – 11 January 2024 @ 12pmClarification Meetings – w/c 22 January 2024Selection of Successful Tenderer – w/c 29 January 2024Contract Award – w/c 1 February 202410 day “Standstill” period ends – 11 February 2024Contract Start Date – 1 April 2024
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2023-12-03 | 2024-01-11 | |||||||||
Biomass Woodchip SuppliesUK Stockport Stockport Homes LtdStockport Homes Group (SHG) are looking to set up a new contract for the provision of biomass woodchip supplies.The Contract will be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a period of 2 years in 12-month increments (3+1+1) subject to performance and agreement by parties. The maximum contract period will therefore be 5 years.The Procurement will be conducted in One Stage through an Open Procedure. Whilst this is a single stage process it is made up of two parts with the “Selection” and “Award” assessments forming part of the same scoring exercise.Bidders will be required to complete the UK Government’s (Crown Commercial Services) Selection Questionnaire (SQ). This must be completed in full and submitted as part of tender submissions.Part 1 – Selection Criteria – Bidders must meet all the necessary selection criteria and provide answers to quality questions asked. The questions will be marked by a panel.Part 2 – Award Criteria – Bidders will be evaluated on submitted prices and answers to quality questions to achieve a price / quality score. The top scoring bidder/s will be invited to enter into a contract.Please note: SHG reserve the right to establish communication with the awarded Contractor/s, prior to Contract start date.Full details of the process can be found within the tender documents at https://procontract.due-north.com/
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2023-11-19 | 2023-12-18 | |||||||||
ALC23 Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and CiderUK Manchester TUCO LtdThis contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Tender will be carried out using e-Procurement software InTend. If you wish to register your interest in this procurement, please register on the following web site (https://intendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home). The tender will follow the DPS process. Details on this process can be viewed within the tender documents. The Agreement will be awarded based on MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender). Permissible users of this Agreement include:TUCO Member and Associate Member Authorities • TUCO Members (https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs )Local authority councils: • England Scotland and Wales Local Councils• Northern Ireland Local Councils• Conwy CBC, • Denbighshire CC, • Flintshire CC, • Wrexham CBC, • Sefton Council, • Halton BC, • Cheshire West and Chester Council, • South Ribble Borough Council, • Liverpool City Council, • Wirral BC, • Rochdale MBC, • Northumberland CC• any other Local AuthoritiesEducational establishments: • Schools in England• Schools in Wales• Educational Establishments in England and Wales• Schools in Scotland• Educational Establishments in Scotland• Schools and Educational Establishments in Northern Ireland• England Scotland and Wales Higher Education• Northern Ireland Higher Education• Education TrustsPolice, fire and rescue, maritime and coastguard agency emergency services:• UK Police Forces• England Fire and Rescue Services• Scotland Fire and Rescue Services• Wales Fire and Rescue Services• Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Services• UK Maritime & Coastguard AgencyNHS bodies, the HSC (Northern Ireland) and ambulance services: England NHS Scotland NHSWales NHS Northern Ireland HSCEngland Ambulance ServiceScotland Ambulance ServiceWales Ambulance ServiceNorthern Ireland Ambulance ServiceLocal Authorities, Research Councils www.rcuk.ac.uk, NHS TrustsCentral government departments and their agencies: England / UK Central GovernmentScotland GovernmentWales GovernmentNorthern Ireland GovernmentRegistered charities: England and Wales Registered CharitiesScotland Registered CharitiesNorthern Ireland Registered CharitiesHospice Quality PartnershipRegistered social landlords: government funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives. England Social LandlordsScotland Social LandlordsWales Social LandlordsNorthern Ireland Social LandlordsAll 700 plus current members of Procurement for Housing (PfH) and any future members, details of current membership for PfH can be found here; http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please refer to the following websites for a full list of RSL`s http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/ orhttp: NUSSLhttp://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/ The member organisations above are located throughout the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Public sector buying organisations: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/ http://www.tuco.org/buy/clients); SUPC members see http://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members; APUC members see http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm; NWUPC members see www.nwupc.ac.uk; NEUPC members see http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/; HEPCW members see http://hepcw.procureweb.ac.uk/; LUPC members see http://www.lupc.ac.uk/; Academies; Further Education FE colleges and FE colleges via Crescent Purchasing Consortium (currently 170 colleges throughout the UK) any other member of CPCOther organisations: All Contracting Authorities as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015;The Agreement is also for use by but not limited to Crown Commercial Services;This Agreement may also be used by other public bodies as defined by the European Union
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SC22166 - Road Safety – Crown Commercial Services FrameworkUK Maidstone Kent County CouncilAll of our campaign creative has been developed, our requirement for this procurement exercise is for media buying, exclusively; if we require further development of creative, this would fall outside of this framework and procurement regulations apply. Most campaigns, dependent on the total cost of the campaign, undertake a pre and post and often midterm research exercise with a market research company; this helps us to understand where the campaigns are being well received and if the public are reacting in a positive way and their behaviours have changed. It is particularly reassuring when public behaviours and opinions have clearly changed, but if they have not, it can give us a clear indication of where we still need to campaign and increase our messaging.
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2022-12-08 | 2022-12-08 | |||||||||
703966450 DFAP/0050 - UK Agency Fuel Cards 2022 under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6186UK Bristol Ministry of DefenceThe Authority requires a card payment service that will allow the purchase of ground fuels and charge for electric vehicles in retail quantities at a wide variety of outlets in UK.The Supplier is required to provide device or fuel card that allows for the purchase of the following products:a. Diesel fuel (DIESO MT) – Diesel fuel to BS EN 590 latest issue. b. Unleaded gasoline (ULGAS) – Unleaded gasoline to BS EN 228 latest issue. c. NOx reduction agent - NOx reduction agent to BS ISO 22241 latest issue.d. Electric Charge. To UK standard for motor vehicles. The Authority are looking for a Supplier to provide 90% UK Fuel Card coverage.
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938000 | 2022-08-21 | 2022-09-15 | ||||||||
TfGM ITT for the provision of a value added licensing solutions provider (LSP)UK Manchester Transport for Greater ManchesterThis opportunity is only available for suppliers on the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6068 Technology Products and Associated Services Lot 3. Opportunity available via ProContract Project ID: DN627858 via your account accessed on https://procontract.due-north.com/Login .TfGM are seeking to fulfil the requirement for the procurement of Software licenses, products and services, which are required in order to ensure TfGM staff can access Microsoft (MS) products, as well as a range of other key software requirements. The majority of the software called off from this agreement is from MS Enterprise Agreement with the remaining software requirements from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Snow Software Asset Management, Tableu, Zscaler and Adobe Systems.Further Information Available from the ITT Specification and full clarification process.
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4200000 | 2022-08-13 | 2022-09-16 | ||||||||
NETWORK SWITCH REQUIREMENTS FOR COVENTRY UNIVERSITY CORE NETWORK UPGRADEUK COVENTRY Coventry UniversityThis tender is for access and distribution network switches required as part of the upgrade of the network across the Coventry campus. . A full list of the requirements can be found in section 6.3 of the ITT and Appendix A, Pricing Schedule. Tender documents can be accessed via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity. This is a competitive procurement, conducted as a call off against the: Technology Products and Services Framework run by Crown Commercial Services; 'Lot 1: Hardware & Software & Associated Services under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Only suppliers listed under this agreement will be permitted to submit a tender response. Please note that Coventry University is prepared to accept bids from nominated multiple resellers on behalf of Coventry University.
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2022-04-26 | 2022-05-03 | |||||||||
NHS Elective Treatment and Diagnostic Services (Southampton Treatment Centre)Telephone: +44 1489779175 UK NHS Southampton City CCGThis is NOT a new contract opportunity, this notice is being issued in order for a PCR Regulation 72 Modification Notice to be placed due to issues with Contracts Finder archived notices. The Contract was advertised on 31st July 2014 following a full open and transparent tender process advertised on Contracts Finder. Crown Commercial Services archives have registered the original notice under reference 1495554 titled 'Advertisement for the provision of NHS Elective Treatment and Diagnostic Services for South Hampshire and the Isle of Wight'.The Contract was awarded for 5 Years plus optional extension of 24 month commencing on 28th October 2015 and ends on 27th October 2022. Please note the Awarding Contracting Authority at the time was NHS Southampton City CCG, the new legal entity for the CCG is Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG. The Contract was awarded to Care UK Clinical Services Ltd who now operate as Practice Plus Group, Hospital Southampton , following the completion of the full tender process. The service provides routine and urgent elective inpatient and outpatient care for adults and children 16 years and over in the following specialties:• Orthopaedics including:o Lower limb: Hip, Knee, Ankles and Foot o Upper limb: Shoulder, elbow, wrists and hand. o Excludes spinal surgery • General Surgery • Urology including cystoscopy• Ear Nose and Throat • Gynaecology: Excludes pre-natal, early pregnancy.• Ophthalmology• Anaesthetics, including Pain Management Interventions• Diagnostic Radiology• Diagnostic Endoscopy • Pathology; routine samples• Post-operative in-patient therapies; Physiotherapy, Speech and Language, and Occupational Therapy (internal consultant referral only)• Oral Surgery NHS England OnlyThis service is commissioned to ensure sufficient and high quality local elective secondary care capacity for adults and children 16 years and over, including outpatients, diagnostics, elective inpatient and post-operative services. The catchment includes the populations of Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG, and associates to this contract, plus the wider Wessex catchment for referral for Oral Surgery.The service should provide high quality and cost effective services to ensure that all patients are treated appropriately in line with adopted NICE clinical guidelines and mandatory technical appraisals, including local Individual Funding Request Policy Guidelines, clinical thresholds and referral criteria. Services should achieve all local and national waiting time targets and other key national and local key quality and performance targets.The expected outcomes of the service are to:• Provide safe and effective care in line with national best practice and local guidelines to optimise clinical outcomes; • Deliver timely assessment, diagnosis and treatment for our population within NHS Constitutional waiting times• Engage our communities and patients in the delivery of their healthcare, to support self-care, informed decisions and better personal experience and outcomes.• Develop confident working relationships with referrers and consultant colleagues in other local providers to serve the best interests of the patient by minimising delays, providing advice, avoiding unnecessary tests or treatment, referring on or back when appropriate and providing clear communication and information• Drive cost-efficiencies over the life of the contract • Provide patient education and information in an engaging, user-friendly way, on message with the local system to help patients understand modern healthcare provision• Participate in and contribute to local educational forums independently or in partnership with our other providers • Meet the quality, safety and reporting arrangements as outlined in the NHS contract,
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151900000 | 2022-02-02 | 2022-03-01 | ||||||||
Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Domiciliary Homecare Services for Adult ServicesUK Milton Keynes Milton Keynes County CouncilDomiciliary homecare providers that wish to join the DPS will be required to demonstrate that they can deliver the published service specification to the required quality standard at an acceptable cost and meet the accreditation and enrolement criteria (developed in line with the PCR 2015 Crown Commercial Services standard selection questionnaire).In those circumstances where providers on the Council’s existing framework for domiciliary homecare services do not have the capacity to meet the needs of an eligible individual, providers accepted onto the DPS will be invited to apply to deliver the required services. On receipt, applications will be evaluated on the basis of quality and price and a service agreement awarded to the provider achieving the highest score.
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7560000 | 2020-02-11 | 2026-02-07 | ||||||||
Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Domiciliary Homecare Services for Children's and Young PeopleUK Milton Keynes Milton Keynes County CouncilDomiciliary homecare providers that wish to join the DPS to work with children's and young people will be required to demonstrate that they can deliver the published service specification to the required quality standard at an acceptable cost and meet the accreditation and enrolment criteria (developed in line with the PCR 2015 Crown Commercial Services standard selection questionnaire).In those circumstances where providers on the Council’s existing framework for domiciliary homecare services do not have the capacity to meet the needs of an eligible individual, providers accepted onto the DPS will be invited to apply to deliver the required services. On receipt, applications will be evaluated on the basis of quality and price and a service agreement awarded to the provider achieving the highest score.
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840000 | 2020-02-11 | 2026-03-09 | ||||||||
Supply of Energy and Ancillary ServicesUK Norwich Crown Commercial ServiceSupply of Energy and Ancillary services Framework Agreement for the supply of approximately 12,5 TWh of electricity to meet the requirements of approximately 840 customers across 30 000 meter points via an aggregated, flexible, risk managed approach for UK public sector organisations and their associated bodies and agencies. Please note these volumes may change in line with growth or attrition of the portfolio during the life of the agreement.The electricity supplier will be expected to provide services including: billing, admin activities, customer query management, transparent pricing, energy/carbon reduction/management advice and guidance and implementation of recommendations (which may include sourcing of third — party services/technology); export agreements and balancing services. The supplier will be expected to support crown commercial services trading functionality by providing access to trading services, advisors, bespoke reporting, price to market options. Organisations volume is aggregated together for trading and organisations have the ability to select a locked or variable purchasing strategy.
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10000000000 | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-10 | ||||||||
Internal Audit — Invitation for Further CompetitionUK Wolverhampton Business Park Bromford Housing Group LimitedBromford is seeking to appoint a provider of internal audit services from the Crown Commercial Services Management Consulting Framework (RM 3745 — lot 3: Internal Audit), with wide experience of the social housing and commercial sectors and of Bromford’s key business activities. Bromford seeks to further embed a clear separation between its risk function (second line of defence) and internal audit (third line of defence) in a robust three lines of defence structure to assure the effective management of risk. The successful bidder will provide a high quality internal audit service that follows the Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Professional Conduct which includes the Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
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2018-12-08 | 2018-12-19 | |||||||||
Marine Contingent Labour — The British Antarctic SurveyUK Swindon UK Research and InnovationPlease note:Closing time for bids is 16.10.2018 AT 14:00 hours.Do not apply directly to the Buyer — Please follow the instructions provided in the additional text section(s).Lot 1 — DeckLot 1 will cover the following roles across all BAS vessels: Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Bosun, Bosun’s Mate, Science Bosun, Launchman, ABsFull details may be found via the Crown Commercial Services eSourcing Suite.
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2400000 | 2018-09-14 | 2018-10-15 | ||||||||
Residential Accommodation Cleaning Services at the Facilities Information Hub (Telford Campus)UK Wolverhampton University of WolverhamptonThe scope of this contract is for cleaning of Residential Accommodation in the Facilities Information Hub based at the University’s Telford Campus. The Accommodation comprises 446 ensuite rooms Non term time (June – September), 304 ensuite rooms Term Time (September – June) within blocks RSA to RSM.This contract has not been split into lots as the need to coordinate the different contractors for the lots could seriously risk undermining the proper execution of the contract.The Qualification section will be assessed on a pass/fail basis in accordance with the standard qualification questions implemented by the Crown Commercial Services (CCS)/Cabinet Office.The requirements here include:— the Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of 200 000 GBP,— the Tenderer must have a Credit Safe Score of ≥30,— the successful Contractor must have a minimum of 5 000 000 GBP Public Liability Insurance— the successful Contractor must have a minimum of £10M Employers Indemnity Insurance.Additional Qualification elements are as follows:Must hold membership of either or both of the following:— membership of The British Industry of Cleaning Science (BICS),— membership of The British Safety Council (BSC).The top scoring five 5 Tenderers in terms of the marked questions will be automatically taken to the next stage of ITT assessment (“Award Stage”).
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525000 | 2018-09-12 | 2018-10-10 | ||||||||
Current Research Information System (CRIS)UK Wolverhampton University of WolverhamptonThe University of Wolverhampton wishes to procure a Current Research Information System (CRIS).The system must also offer a more effective way to manage the Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission in 2020 / 21.The Qualification section will be assessed on a pass / fail basis in accordance with the standard qualification questions implemented by the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) / Cabinet Office.In addition to the following:— the Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of 600 000,00 GBP,— the Tenderer must have a Credit Safe Score of =30,— the Successful Contractor must have £5m Public Liability Insurance,— the Successful Contractor must have £10m Employer’s Liability Insurance,— the Successful Contractor must have £5m Professional Indemnity Insurance,Project Specific Pass / Fails; Note you will be excluded if you cannot confirm / meet the following:— the system must have web-based interfaces for all user-facing functions,— desktop browsers must be supported as identified,— you must commit to responding to relevant HEFCE REF and CRIS related requirements, short and long-term,— the confidentiality of information must be maintained,— it must be possible to export data sets,— user rights management, including security, must be possible,— it must be possible to manage authenticating authorities,— help files must be available,— it must be possible to manage system logs,— system administrators must be able to manage users,— users must be able to manage their personal interface and dashboard,— system rollback must be available,— integration with websites and sources must be possible,— it must be possible to output REF data,— the system must provide the required integration with Active Directory Federated Server,— the system must provide the required integration with Agresso Business World,— the system must provide the required integration with Student Management System (Tribal SITS),— the system must integrate fully with the University's Dspace repository - WIRE,— each user must have a personalised dashboard to manage their research and related activities,— users must be able to manage and edit their CV / profile,— the following modules (as separate or combined) must be available with the CRIS:— — Assessment;— — Impact - Records of;— — Research activity summary;— — OA Monitor;— — Reports;— — Statistics;— — Dashboards;— — Annual Collection;— — Publications;— — REF.— the solution must provision new REF specific field for data entry,— REF submission workflow must support approval, sign off and locking for each UoA in the REF submission,— the system must harvest unique identifiers and link them,— the CRIS must recognise ORCiD,— the CRIS must provide reporting capability including predefined reports,— the CRIS must provide HEFCE specific standard REF reports,— it must be possible to manage the following within the CRIS:— — people;— — research outcomes;— — professional activities;— — publications;— — research assessment and compliance;— — management information;— the system must provide a REF module as specified,— the CRIS must allow the research groupings:— — Facutly / Research Institute;— — School;— — Research grouping;— — UoA;— — Staff can be members of any combinations of the groupings, including all.— the solution must be software as a service,— you must hold ISO 27001 Information Security Management Certification,— the solution must integrate with the University ID management solution (ADFS),— you must provide a CRIS solution from implementation onwards, assisting with training,
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2018-02-12 | 2018-03-02 | |||||||||
17-14 Maintenance of Security Systems.UK Wolverhampton University of WolverhamptonThe University of Wolverhampton (the ‘University’) (including any entity which from time to time is a subsidiary of the University of Wolverhampton and any entity over which from time to time any of the entities defined in this paragraph either directly or indirectly exercises management or financial control, even though it may own less than (50 %) of the shares and is prevented by law from owning a greater shareholding) wishes to enter into a contract (the ‘Contract’) with a Contractor (the ‘Contractor’) to supply Maintenance of Security Systems to the University and its Entities. The University is seeking an agreement via Competitive Tenders (‘Tenders’) from suitably qualified organisations (‘Tenderers’) in response to this Invitation to Tender (‘ITT’) for the provision of the aforementioned Goods and Services.In order to allow this Contract to be used for potential Funded projects we are notifying all tenderers that some works might be subject to part funding by, for example, the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme for England (2014-2020) or any other European Union Funded Programme, or other Funding Body e.g. Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP).The opportunity will also be available for use by other Public Bodies in Wolverhampton and Partner Authorities in the West Midlands Combined Authority, including but not limited to, City of Wolverhampton Council and Royal Wolverhampton Hospital Trust.The Contract is for the provision of services to survey, inspect, test, repair and maintain all access control, intruder alarm and CCTV systems and automatic gates and barriers at each of the University Campuses, as described in the Particular Specification.It is envisaged that this Contract will be let for a period of three (3) years (with an option to extend for up to two further twelve (12) month periods subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties). The Contract is expected to commence on 1.1.2018. The maximum Contract duration is therefore five (5) years.This requirement is not split into Lots. The need to coordinate the different contractors for the lots could seriously risk undermining the proper execution of the contract.The Qualification section will be assessed on a pass/fail basis in accordance with the standard qualification questions implemented by the Crown Commercial Services (CCS)/Cabinet Office.The requirements here include:— The successful Tenderer must have a minimum of 5 000 000 GBP Public Liability Insurance.— The successful Tenderer must have a minimum of 5 000 000 GBP Employers Indemnity Insurance.— The Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of 2 000 000 GBP , for the last 2 years.Additional Qualification elements are as follows:— The successful Tenderer must be NICEIC Registered (Tenderers outside of the UK must hold equivalent in their respective country).— The successful Tenderer must hold an accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS OHSAS 18001 / a relevant Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) certificate.(Tenderers outside of the UK must hold equivalent in their respective country).— The successful Tenderer must hold a current and valid membership to Constructionline (if the Tenderer is outside of the UK please confirm if you are member of an equivalent association).— The successful Tenderer is required to provide evidence that you are a National Security Inspectorate approved company.— The successful Tenderer must be able to be on site within 2 hours of receiving an emergency call-out request.— The successful Tenderer must hold a related accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with ISO 9001 (Quality Management).The deadline for submissions is Monday 21st August 9:00. All correspondence must be via https://wlv.bravosolution.co.ukSuccessful Tenderers taken through to ITT will be
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2017-07-25 | 2017-08-21 | |||||||||
17-17 Catering and Cleaning Managed Services — Pye Green Academy.UK Wolverhampton University of WolverhamptonThe University are running this tender activity on behalf of Education Central Multi Academy Trust namely Pye Green Academy (PGA) address details below, the University provides Procurement Services via an SLA with Education Central Multi Academy Trust (ECMAT).PGA is seeking to procure the services of a specialist Contractor to provide Catering and Cleaning Managed Services. The aim is to provide nutritional food and a good quality service in addition to maintaining the cleanliness of the establishment.Any resultant contract will be between Education Central Multi Academy Trust and the Contractor.The Qualification section will be assessed on a pass/fail basis in accordance with the standard qualification questions implemented by the Crown Commercial Services (CCS)/Cabinet Office, in addition to the following:— The Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of 200 000 GBP;— The Tenderer must have a Credit Safe Score of = 30;— The Successful Contractor must have 5 000 000 GBP Public Liability Insurance;— The Successful Contractor must have 5 000 000 GBP Employer's Liability Insurance.In addition to the above, Project Specific Pass/Fail Criteria are listed below:— Tenderers must have the ability to supply both Catering and Cleaning managed services.— Tenderers must have experience of undertaking a similar contract in a School environment.— It is a mandatory requirement that your organisation has managed a contract involving TuPE previously. Please confirm your organisation have undertaken a contract of this nature.— Please confirm all personnel involved with this potential contract are DBS cleared at the enhanced level every 3 years.— Personnel must be DBS cleared prior to commencing work on the Contract.— Confirm that all personnel will provide the Academy with a copy of their DBS certificate, photo ID and proof of address for the purpose of recording in our Single Central Register.— Safeguarding — You must comply with the national safeguarding policies and protocols, such as DofE Keeping Children Safe in Education?— Do you have the ability to operate electronic ordering, payment and invoicing?— Staff Cover — please confirm you have sufficient personnel to adequately cover this provision for short and long term absence? (NB. The Academy must always have the requisite number of personnel present as per the Contractual requirements.)— Tenderers must be able to provide a single point of contact for Contract Management.— You must be able to commit to at least 3 monthly business review meetings at the start of the contract.— Tenderers must be able to provide links to local food providers to facilitate the contract.— Maintenance for Academy owned Catering Equipment must be managed by the Contractor.— Tenderer must take responsibility to source and provide all cleaning equipment and consumables in relation to the Contract.— Please confirm that you have a recognised Quality Management system in place.
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16-52 Cleaning and Site Management Services.UK Wolverhampton University of WolverhamptonHealth Futures University Technical College (‘HFUTC’ or ‘UTC’) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply of Cleaning and Site Management Services. The scope of this contract includes the services of a Specialist Cleaning and Site Management Contractor to ensure the provision of a clean, safe and secure environment for all users and visitors. To ensure that the site is opened and closed at the designated times, in the approved clean and safe conditions for occupancy and all other associated duties. The service also includes Feminine Hygiene and Clinical Waste disposal in addition to Key Holding and Alarm Response Services.Please note: The winning contractor will have TUPE implications if the incumbent is not successful.1. The Qualification section will be assessed on a pass/fail basis in accordance with the standard qualification questions implemented by the Crown Commercial Services (CCS)/Cabinet Office.The requirements here include:— The successful Contractor must have a minimum of 2 000 000 GBP Public Liability Insurance.— The successful Contractor must have a minimum of 10 000 000 GBP Employers Indemnity Insurance.— The Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of 800 000 GBP.2. Additional Qualification Pass/Fail elements are as follows:— Confirm your organisation are able to provide all services listed in the Tender specification.— It is a mandatory requirement that your organisation has managed a contract involving TuPE previously. Please confirm your organisation have undertaken a contract of this nature.— Please confirm all personnel involved with this potential contract are DBS cleared at the enhanced level.— Confirm that all personnel will provide the UTC with a copy of their DBS certificate, photo ID and proof of address for the purpose of recording in our Single Central Register.— Safeguarding — Do you comply with the national safeguarding policies and protocols?— Do you have the ability to operate electronic ordering, payment and invoicing?*** Please note: All submissions and correspondence must be via BravoSolution portal.
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2016-11-04 | 2016-12-05 |
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