Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c74-699b-72c0-915a-8544986ff4bb/cp6-frontline-labour-rail closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # CP6 Frontline Labour - Rail [Vital Human Resources Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/vital-human-resources-limited) Estimated value £501,000 Published 20 Aug 2021 Deadline Closed 27 Aug 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Vital Human Resources Limited are a dedicated recruitment business and the largest supplier of labour to the UK rail industry. We are delighted to announce that Network Rail have awarded us with three lots on their CP6 Frontline Labour contract. These lots cover: • Eastern; East Midlands. • Eastern; North and East. • Wales and Western; Wales. • All routes; Electrification. • All routes; S&T. To support us in our delivery, we are looking to award labour providers, particularly SME's, to work in collaboration with Vital as a second-tier supplier for the provision of Frontline Labour, to support our commitments of deploying 100% of Network Rail's labour requirements in the awarded lots. Please note: this submission also requires the attached Subcontractor Questionnaire to be completed and submitted along with relevant documentation via email to by Friday 27th August 2021 at 17:00 hours. Approved suppliers are required to hold the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) Accreditation and audited code certificate for at least one of the following codes: • A.A.1.5 - Temporary Labour (Track) • A.A.1.6 - Temporary Labour (Civils) • A.A.1.7 - Temporary Labour (Building Works) • A.A.9.1 - Provision of Protection & Warning Staff (not including LOWS) • A.A.9.2 - Machine/Crane Controllers Please note: this submission also requires the attached Subcontractor Questionnaire to be completed and submitted along with relevant documentation via email to by Friday 27th August 2021 at 17:00 hours. Please also ensure you have completed the standard questions on the portal by the same deadline. If you require assistance during the submission period please use the messaging function on the portal or email Georgia Smith on Vital Human Resources Limited are a dedicated recruitment business, split across three divisions, Vital Rail, Vital Resources and Vital Solutions to deliver high calibre blue-collar and white-collar personnel. For over 30 years, we have built long-term partnerships with our clients and suppliers. The foundation of our business, 70% of our turnover is generated by clients we have worked with for 20 years or more. Our partnership approach provides a mutually beneficial environment where trust, investment and innovation are key, Vital are a national business, with over 13 strategically positioned offices located across the country, we provide our clients with the benefit of a network of skilled personnel combined with local expertise, filling over 100,000 shifts per year. Our commitment to Network Rail is to supplement our works on the Frontline Labour contract with local businesses, tier 2 suppliers and SMEs, whereby we can support the local communities and economy in the areas in which we will be working. Additional information: Please note: this submission also requires the attached Subcontractor Questionnaire to be completed and submitted along with relevant documentation via email to by Friday 27th August 2021 at 17:00 hours. Please also ensure you have completed the standard questions on the portal by the same deadline. Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7b0970ec-5da2-46f0-a351-cbb0fe50828d) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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