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2021/S 102-269850
Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Services
Section I: Contracting authority
Section II: Object
Global Workforce Mobility Services
The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, APUC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC and HEPCW for the provision of Global Workforce Mobility Services. Members referred to in the OJEU Notice may also participate in the framework agreement.
This framework agreement will commence on 1 May 2021 for an initial period of 24 months until 30 April 2023 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30 April 2024 and a further 12 months until 30th April 2025 subject to satisfactory economic operator performance.
This contract award notice is for Lots 1, 2 and 3.
Immigration Services
Lot 1 Immigration Services includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; the advice, support, fulfilment and management of Immigration related services and legal services in relation to international workforce considerations this will include immigration into the UK and UK nationals and other nationals emigrating and going on assignment to host territories. This will include activities that prevent illegal working and aiding the Member Institution in being fully compliant with sponsor duties. International Employment Advice may also be provided under this lot however it is not mandatory that awarded Suppliers can provide this service. This employment advice may be for both inbound and outbound of the UK.
The framework may be used for ERDF funding projects.
Overseas Taxation, Accountancy and Payroll Services
Lot 2 Overseas Taxation, Accountancy and Payroll Services includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; advice, support and management of overseas activities for income tax, social security, corporate direct and indirect tax implications, personal tax consequences and the set up and operation of overseas payroll (direct, shadow and full management). This will include activities that ensure tax and accountancy compliance in both the UK and overseas territory. Coverage will be for both the UK and overseas in regards to global mobility activities. As a minimum suppliers must be able to provide these services. Domiciliation services that includes advice, support, fulfilment and management of the establishment of an independent operation in an overseas territory and the activities involved in this may be provided under this Lot however it is not a mandatory requirement that the Supplier can offer these services.
Employee Relocation Support Services
Lot 3 Employee Relocation Support Services includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; the activities both inbound and outbound of the United Kingdom to internationally relocate an Employee and their dependants this may include removal and storage services, destination orientation services, spousal support services, education support services and accommodation services. As a minimum suppliers must be able to provide these services. It may be a requirement throughout the lifetime of the agreement that these services are required on a UK only basis as well as a relocation from one non-UK country to another non-UK country. However, it is not mandatory for the Supplier to offer this.
Global Workforce Management Services
Lot 4 Global workforce management services includes the following scope: the end to end activities involved with managing an international workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, the advice, management, fulfilment and support of immigration services, legal services in relation to international workforce considerations, overseas tax and accountancy consideration and overseas payroll. As a minimum suppliers must be able to provide these services. Domiciliation and employee relocation services may be provided under this lot however it is not a mandatory requirement that the supplier can offer these services.
Section IV: Procedure
Section V: Award of contract
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Lot 1 Immigration Services
Due to the global scope of this agreement sub-contracting may be used under this Lot.
Lot 2 Overseas Taxation, Accountancy and Payroll Services
Lot 3 Employee Relocation Support Services
Lot 4 Global Workforce Management Services
Section VI: Complementary information
The following organisations intend to utilise the framework agreement as soon possible after award:
NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members
SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
Member Institutions and affiliated Public Sector Bodies including FE colleges and the Research Councils (http://www.ukri.org/) as defined by the above Consortia.
At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the members of the following Consortium may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC.
CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/
At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows:
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.local.gov.uk
NDPBs
National Parks Authorities
https://www.nationalparksengland.org.uk/
Police Forces in the United Kingdom
https://www.police.uk/forces
https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
NHS Bodies England
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
Hospices in the UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice
Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
http://www.oscr.org.uk
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
www.cas.org.uk
Scottish Police
http://www.scotland.police.uk
NI Public Bodies
Northern Ireland Government Departments
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Health and Social care in Northern Ireland
http://online.hscni.net
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
https://www.psni.police.uk
Please note that the tender process for Lot 4 of this Framework Agreement was ceased and a new tender for Lot 4 only was published through Find a Tender Publication reference: 2021/S 000-005038 on the 12th March. Lots 1, 2 and 3 have been awarded under the original notice.
Please note a number of Suppliers are still to be awarded to Lots 1, 2 and 3, once this award is finalised a further contract award notice will be published.