Decision details

Approval to commence a tender exercise for a new Framework to supply IDS Resource (Temporary and Permanent).

IDS need to ensure that a comprehensive, effective, efficient and economic service for the supply of temporary and permanent IDS resource is provided.

IDS currently employ a number of specialist contractors through a framework agreement, Ref DN406263: ITS180022 Temporary ICT Staff Framework – for the supply of ICT resource which expired on 13^th January 2024.  There were 6 approved recruitment agencies on this framework, and 1 agency from a previous framework and a direct award has been made to seven contract(s) with the named agencies to ensure continuance of service which will expire in March 2025.

This framework will sit alongside the Resource Augmentation Framework which provides resources for specific planned projects and initiatives.

The decision maker has approved the recommendations set out in the report attached with effect from the decision date.

Consultation has taken place with IDS Senior Management to consider the most effective and flexible way IDS can ensure that a comprehensive, effective, efficient and economic service for the supply of temporary ICT resource can be provided.

HR and the Trade Unions are aware of the Resourcing issues that IDS face in terms of sourcing niche specialist skills and understand the need for IDS to bring in temporary expertise.

IDS Senior Management Team, HR and Trade Unions