Tender

Job Evaluation and Pay & Grading Structure

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED

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Tender

13 Jul 2021 at 14:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited (KTN) is conducting a tender for a "Job Evaluation and Pay & Grading Structure" in the research and development services industry. Located in London, KTN is seeking to establish a fair and transparent evaluation system for its roles as part of its commitment to a diverse workplace. The procurement is currently open and follows a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their responses by 12:00 on 11th August 2021, with the contract period expected to commence on 23rd August and conclude by 15th October 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in human resources, organisational development, and compensation analysis. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in creating job evaluation systems, conducting market benchmarking, and developing pay structures will be particularly well-suited to compete. The project value is set at £30,000, encouraging both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Job Evaluation and Pay & Grading Structure

Notice Description

KTN has approximately 220 people (50 roles) in the UK. KTN is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture and an exceptional place of work for its exceptional people. Currently there is no formal method to evaluate roles and the pay and grading structure is outdated. KTN requires a fair, competitive, transparent, and robust pay and grading structure that supports with attracting and retaining its employees. The following deliverables are required if KTN decides to proceed with a chosen contract partner. 2.1. Create a fair and robust job evaluation system - the framework must fairly and robustly assess the value of each role across the organisation, signalling to employees that all roles are valued equally. 2.2. Create a grading framework that establish clear levels of accountability and clarifies and identifies different levels of contribution and expectations across the organisation. 2.3. Define reward principles that will guide pay policy and pay practice. Design pay structure and pay progression system, aligned to the grading framework. 2.4. Carry out external benchmarking exercise to ensure that all roles within KTN are paid fairly and competitively against the appropriate market. 2.5. Carry out pay modelling to identify any equal pay risks and outliers and advise on options to move to address any issues. In response to this Statement of Works, please provide the information listed below. A final decision will be made w/c 16th August 2021 and you will be contacted by 17:00 on the 20th August to let you know whether you have been successful. 6.1. Short narrative describing how you would approach the project. 6.2. Initial schedule of costs. 6.3. Implementation plan and timeline. 6.4. Experience and expertise to carry out the project. 6.5. A completed copy of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. 6.6. Any additional Information that you may feel is relevant. 6.7. Legal information i.e. Your standard T&Cs. Please provide the information requested above to hr@ktn-uk.org by 12:00, 11th August 2021 at the latest. Submissions will be assessed on an ongoing basis until this date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c12308-51ef-4d9e-8613-1bd6932dce0b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Aug 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 0QH
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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