External temporary staff services, Tønsberg municipality.

Tønsberg municipality would like to use external temporary staff agency services through a framework agreement. The need for any external temporary staff from temporary staff agencies can be both short duration (one or a few days) and with a somewhat longer duration (e.g. for long term sickness in the municipality, …

CPV: 79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Deadline:
Aug. 18, 2025, 10 a.m.
Deadline type:
Submitting a bid
Place of execution:
External temporary staff services, Tønsberg municipality.
Awarding body:
TØNSBERG KOMMUNE
Award number:
2025/10912

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : TØNSBERG KOMMUNE
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Tønsberg kommune
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a local authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : External temporary staff services, Tønsberg municipality.
Description : Tønsberg municipality would like to use external temporary staff agency services through a framework agreement. The need for any external temporary staff from temporary staff agencies can be both short duration (one or a few days) and with a somewhat longer duration (e.g. for long term sickness in the municipality, special situations when staff holidays etc.). There can be a need for temporary staff with short summoning time.
Procedure identifier : 1cefdbeb-0901-48b6-9200-3841de23b6af
Internal identifier : 2025/10912
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Main features of the procedure : The main assignments for the Contracting Authority's external cooperation partners (Tenderer) will be to quality assure that the person/persons that this offers as temporary staff fulfil the requirements that the Contracting Authority has set for the temporary staff position/e and the person/e. Furthermore, that temporary staff meets at agreed times and satisfactorily completes the assignments that the Contracting Authority sets for the temporary staff.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestfold ( NO093 )
Country : Norway

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 60 000 000 Norwegian krone

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU
Anskaffelsesforskriften - The contracting authority would like to use external temporary staff agency services through a framework agreement. The need for temporary staff from temporary staff agencies can be for both a short duration (one or a few days) and for a somewhat longer duration (e.g. long term sickness at the Contracting Authority, special situations when staff holidays etc.)
Anskaffelsesforskriften - Postponed deadline due to holiday

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Notice
Corruption : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a enforceable verdict has been convicted of corruption by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Corruption as defined in Article 3 of the Convention on Combating Corruption, Involving European Communities or European Union Member States (EUT C 195 of 25.6.1997, s. 1), and in Article 2, point 1, in the Council ́s framework decision 2003/568/RIA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (EUT L 192 of 31.7.2003, p. 54). This rejection reason also includes corruption as defined in national law for the contracting authority or supplier.
Fraud : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted of fraud has been convicted of fraud by a verdict handed down not more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Fraud included in Article 1 of the Convention on protection of the Financial Interests of the European Communities (EFT C 316 of 27.11.1995, p. 48).
Money laundering or terrorist financing : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of money laundering or financing terrorism by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Money laundering or financing terrorism As defined in Article 1 of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2005/60/EF of 26 October 2005 on preventive measures against the use of the financial system for money laundering and financing terrorism (EUT L 309 of 25.11.2005, p. 15).
Participation in a criminal organisation : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, at the time a legally convicted verdict of participation in a criminal organisation by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Participation in a criminal organisation as defined in Article 2 of the Council ́s framework decision 2008/841/RIA of 24 October 2008 on control of organised crime (EUT L 300 of 11.11.2008, p. 42)
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body, or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of acts of terrorism or criminal acts connected to terrorist activities by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period set out directly in the judgement that still applies? Acts of terrorism or criminal acts relating to terrorist activity as defined in Article 1 and 3 of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/475/RIA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (EFT L 164, af 22.6.2002, p. 3). This rejection reason also includes incitement to, participation or attempts to commit such actions as included in Article 4 in the mentioned framework decision.
Child labour and including other forms of trafficking in human beings : Is the tenderer himself or a person, who is a member of the tenderer's administration, management or supervisory body or has the competence to represent or control or make decisions in such bodies, in the event a legal verdict has been convicted of child labour and other forms of human trafficking by a verdict handed down no more than five years ago, or a rejection period determined directly in the judgement that still applies? Child labour and other forms of human trafficking as defined in Article 2 of the European Parliament and council directive 2011/36/EU of 5. 1 April 2011 on the prevention and control of human trafficking and the protection of its victims and for compensation of the Council ́s framework decision 2002/629/RIA (EUT L 101 of 15.4.2011, p. 1).
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on working conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law : Is the tenderer aware of breaches of provisions on social conditions as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents or Article 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : Has the tenderer entered into agreement(s) with other tenderers with the intention of turning the competition?
Misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : Have the tenderer:a) given grossly incorrect information when notifying the information required to verify that there is no basis for rejection, or of the qualification requirements being met,b) failed to provide such information,c) subject to immediately submitting the supporting documents requested by the Contracting Authority, ord) improperly affecting the Contracting Authority's decision process to acquire confidential information that could give this an unlawful advantage in connection with competition, or negligently has given misleading information that can have a significant influence on decisions on rejection, selection or award?
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : Are tenderers aware of a conflict of interest as stated in national law, the relevant notice or procurement documents?
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : Has the tenderer or an entity associated with the supplier advised the contracting authority or in another way been involved in the planning of the competition?
Early termination, damages, or other comparable sanctions : Has the tenderer committed significant breaches of contract in connection with the fulfilment of a previous public contract, a previous contract with a public contracting authority or a previous concession contract, where the breach has led to the cancellation of the contract, compensation or other similar sanctions?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of social security contributions : Have tenderers failed to fulfil all their social security obligations in the country where they are established and in their member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxes : Has the tenderer not fulfilled his tax and duty obligations in the country in which he is established, and in the contracting authority's member state, if this is a different country than what he is established in?
Bankruptcy : Is the tenderer in a bankruptcy situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.
Insolvency : Is the tenderer in an insolvency situation? Specify why, under the mentioned circumstances, one is able to carry out the contract, considering the current national provisions and measures for continuing the business activities? It is not necessary to provide this information if rejection of tenderers made mandatory in accordance with the current national law without the possibility for exceptions.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : External temporary staff services, Tønsberg municipality.
Description : Tønsberg municipality would like to use external temporary staff agency services through a framework agreement. The need for any external temporary staff from temporary staff agencies can be both short duration (one or a few days) and with a somewhat longer duration (e.g. for long term sickness in the municipality, special situations when staff holidays etc.). There can be a need for temporary staff with short summoning time.
Internal identifier : 2025/10912

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestfold ( NO093 )
Country : Norway
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 60 000 000 Norwegian krone

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Notice
Criterion : Enrolment in a relevant professional register
Description : Tenderers are registered in a professional register in the member state in which the tenderer is established. As described in annex XI of directive 2014/24/EU; suppliers from certain member states may have to fulfil other requirements in the mentioned annex.
Criterion : Enrolment in a trade register
Description : Tenderers are registered in a company register or a trade register in the member state in which the tenderer is established. As described in annex XI of directive 2014/24/EU; suppliers from certain member states may have to fulfil other requirements in the mentioned annex.
Criterion : Authorisation or membership of a particular organisation needed for service contracts
Description : Is a specific authorisation required from a particular organisation to provide the service in the tenderer's home country? Minimum qualification requirements In order to obtain authorisation as a temporary staff agency in Norway, the company must apply for approval as a staffing company at the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority.

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : Norwegian
Deadline for requesting additional information : 08/08/2025 10:00 +00:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://permalink.mercell.com/257777908.aspx

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Norwegian
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Advanced or qualified electronic signature or seal (as defined in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014) is required
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 18/08/2025 10:00 +00:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 4 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 18/08/2025 10:00 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 1
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Vestfold tingrett
Information about review deadlines : See the tender documentation for information
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : TØNSBERG KOMMUNE

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : TØNSBERG KOMMUNE
Registration number : 921383681
Postal address : Halfdan Wilhelmsens alle 1A
Town : TØNSBERG
Postcode : 3110
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestfold ( NO093 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Kristian Higley
Telephone : +47 85985790
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Tønsberg kommune
Registration number : 921 383 681
Department : Oppvekst og læring
Postal address : Postboks 2410
Town : TØNSBERG
Postcode : 3104
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestfold ( NO093 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Tønsberg kommune
Telephone : 92245630
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Group leader

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Vestfold tingrett
Registration number : 926 723 618
Department : Tønsberg
Postal address : Postboks 2410
Town : TØNSBERG
Postcode : 3103
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Vestfold ( NO093 )
Country : Norway
Contact point : Tønsberg kommune
Telephone : 92245630
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

10. Change

Version of the previous notice to be changed : 78adf237-5d63-4634-9ac3-6417ccd8a6b6-01
Main reason for change : Information updated
Description : Request for postponement of deadline due to joint holiday/holiday leave taken note of.

10.1 Change

Section identifier : PROCEDURE

10.1 Change

Section identifier : LOT-0000

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : ef03f6ab-d860-427e-ba93-71a761ae020a - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 26/06/2025 07:27 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 26/06/2025 07:37 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00418228-2025
OJ S issue number : 121/2025
Publication date : 27/06/2025