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Recruitment Advertising and Related Services - Further competition

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY (MHRA)

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29 May 2022 at 16:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is currently involved in the procurement process for "Recruitment Advertising and Related Services - Further competition." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving recruitment services, with a contract value of £200,000. The procurement method utilised is selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 25 April 2022 and will conclude on 24 April 2025. The tender was completed with the final award notice published on 9 May 2022, while the tender submission deadline was set for 15 March 2022. The primary delivery locations include London and the East of England, with a postal specification of E14 4PU.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment marketing, advertising, and related consultancy services, particularly those with experience in public sector recruitment. Companies capable of delivering high-quality media planning, diverse candidate outreach, and employer branding strategies will be well-suited to compete for this contract. As this contract is structured to call off services as needed, it allows for agile and responsive service provision, creating potential for ongoing engagement based on performance and market needs, thereby fostering growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Advertising and Related Services - Further competition

Notice Description

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (the MHRA) requires a range of recruitment advertising and related services to help attract suitable candidates for some job vacancies, and reach diverse audiences for roles including targeting specific demographics on request. We do not require support for all vacancies, so these Services shall be called off as and when required in conjunction with our standard recruitment advertising (Civil Service Jobs and Taleo). We wish to appoint an experienced Service Provider who can provide a high quality and responsive service to meet recruitment objectives. The expected scope of the range of Services required, shall include but shall not be limited to: Primary/Core Requirements * Media planning and buying and booking of advertising space (negotiating competitive pricing) * Developing and placing advertisements for job vacancies through agreed media channels - which may include creative touches to help the details stand out and/or meet agreed employer branding standards; as well as helping with the content/wording of advertisements * Recommending advertising channels and providing advice from your understanding of recruitment markets and market trends to maximise talent attraction (we acknowledge there are challenges recruiting into the public sector) * Helping with media selection to reach markets of candidates typically under-represented and to ensure diversity * Monitoring the quality of final advert production (if required) * Responsibility for managing relevant third parties in fulfilling the Services Other Requirements (required less frequently) * Providing production services (including proof reading, copy editing, copywriting, typesetting etc) * Providing creative services (including design, specialist artwork, print work etc) * Conducting media and recruitment research * Assistance with developing an employer branding strategy * Evaluating advertising outcomes and monitoring the effectiveness and performance of channels * Provision of other related Services, which could include: digital consultancy; social media training; social media community management. Call-Off Contract from ESPO reference 3A_20.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ca6e292-bc5b-4f3f-ab83-34114414868a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b8758eb-ed79-412f-b552-12fc263974bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2022 - 24 Apr 2025 3-4 years
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
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY (MHRA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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