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TfL 96871 Talent Mapping Framework

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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10 Mar 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a framework agreement titled "TfL 96871 Talent Mapping Framework" under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV 79600000). This contract, based in London, United Kingdom, encompasses the provision of tools and insights for talent management to support TfL's executive talent acquisition. The procurement process used was an open procedure above the threshold. The contract was awarded to five service providers and is active from 16 January 2025 until 31 December 2028, ensuring key dates and deadlines are respected within the stipulated contract period. The buying organisation, TfL, is located at 5 Endeavour Square, London, England.

This framework presents vast opportunities for large-scale businesses that specialise in recruitment services, particularly those focusing on executive talent acquisition and market insights. The awarded suppliers, including Penna Plc, Research Europe Ltd, Talent Insight Group Limited, TMP Advisory Ltd T/A Miles Advisory, and Wilbury Stratton Consultants Ltd, will benefit from the direct call-off provision enabling quick turnarounds in high-demand scenarios. This contract is suitable for firms with expertise in diverse and top-level talent pools and is exclusive to non-SME and non-VCSE organisations, making it a prime opportunity for established recruitment entities to expand their influence and capabilities within TfL and potentially other functional bodies such as the GLA, MPS, and LFB.

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Notice Title

TfL 96871 Talent Mapping Framework

Notice Description

The services to be captured by this framework agreement provide Transport for London (TfL) in-house executive Talent Acquisition (TA) team with the tools and insights required to understand the top talent in a given market. This information then feeds into the recruitment and retention strategy for any given recruitment category (senior or top level management) ensuring the organisation maintains a diverse talent pool of suitable top level talent in line with the core, close, creative approach. The 4-year framework agreement is awarded to 5 service providers. The direct award provision as call off level will apply to all chosen service providers allowing the TA team to be able to turn around work quickly and efficiently in times of high demand and pressure with a particular service provider who has a specialism suitable to a piece of work. The framework agreement will be awarded on behalf of TfL however it will also be available to be used by the GLA, its other Functional Bodies (FBs), the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and the London Fire Brigade (LFB) if this is required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1deb89af-5974-4244-a5ab-11c462ba6c7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd5d176-ebdc-4887-a1f5-3a87569fdf9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

PENNA

RESEARCH EUROPE

TALENT INSIGHT GROUP

TMP ADVISORY LTD T/A MILES ADVISORY

WILBURY STRATTON CONSULTANTS

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