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Provision of a Talent Partner & RPO Service - AWARD

CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), based in Redcar, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Talent Partner and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) service. This contract was awarded to Science Recruitment Group Ltd (trading as SRG) and is classified under the recruitment services category with CPV code 79600000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, commenced on 25th July 2024 and will conclude on 24th July 2025. This initiative will address CPI's recruitment needs across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, providing strategic recruitment guidance and support.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in acting as talent partners or managing RPO services. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the contract invites companies adept at delivering recruitment advice, expertise, and strategic support to enhance employer branding and recruitment strategies. By securing this contract, enterprises can expand their portfolio and establish a strong partnership with a prestigious organisation like CPI, fostering business growth in both domestic and international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Talent Partner & RPO Service - AWARD

Notice Description

CPI is looking to appoint a suitably experienced Contractor to act as Talent Partner to provide recruitment advice, expertise and guidance regarding CPI's current recruitment processes and to support in developing the recruitment strategy and employer brand for our growing organisation. As well as these elements CPI are also looking for the Contractor to provide an RPO service to manage CPI's agency recruitment needs when required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a3c8975-87d4-4332-9c5e-db89c4d0a89d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21d82688-49d7-4b89-9b3e-a8071857c72a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2024 - 24 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIENCE RECRUITMENT GROUP LTD (TRADING AS SRG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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