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ATTRACT TO TRAIN PROGRAMME

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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18 Aug 2017 at 07:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service has recently completed a public procurement process titled "ATTRACT TO TRAIN PROGRAMME," aimed at enhancing its firefighter recruitment strategy. This initiative falls under the recruitment services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically negotiated without a call for competition, with a contract value of £114,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. The contract period is set from 21 August 2017 to 20 August 2018. The tender period concluded on 10 August 2017, and the award notice was published on 18 August 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those focused on marketing and social media engagement. Companies capable of developing innovative assessment methods aligned with the changing demands of the firefighter role would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged, as they can play a crucial role in delivering the tailored communication and selection processes required by the West Midlands Fire Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ATTRACT TO TRAIN PROGRAMME

Notice Description

The Authority has identified the need to rethink our communications and marketing strategy and overall approach to the recruitment of firefighters. We have introduced ambitious recruitment targets and our firefighter recruitment activity will be driven by a sustained approach to positive action. Moving away from campaign based recruitment, we will focus our attention on generating a candidate pool that we will nurture through selection. The assessment methods used for Firefighter recruitment need to be updated and there will be a range of exercises developed to ensure that we are able to fully assess the behaviours, skills and attributes required of the changing firefighter role. The contract includes short term marketing and managing of interest via social media and sifting of applicants during the initial stage of selection utilising a number of bespoke tools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22eaa428-d3e1-45e7-8f84-a577d0c4fcda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91399fd7-7231-4dce-9d4c-b0fc7f88f618
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2017 - 20 Aug 2018 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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