Tender

International Recruitment

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Tender

18 Sep 2018 at 20:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking a recruitment agency through an open tender process titled "International Recruitment." This procurement, classified under recruitment services, aims to source up to fifteen experienced social workers for its Children's Safeguarding and Specialist Services. The tender was published on 18 September 2018, with a submission deadline set for 2 October 2018. The contract is valued at £80,000 and will commence on 1 February 2019, concluding on 30 April 2019. The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, where a diverse population speaks over 140 languages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those with expertise in social work and experience in international recruitment. Agencies that can demonstrate a solid track record of sourcing qualified social workers and understanding the specific needs of frontline statutory services will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, given its suitability for smaller businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Recruitment

Notice Description

With 212,000 people living in the borough, over 140 languages spoken and 36% of the population from minority ethnic communities, Hounslow is one of the capital's diverse London boroughs. The London Borough of Hounslow contains a number of long established towns and villages, each with its own sense of history and identity, these districts include Chiswick, Gunnersbury, Isleworth, Brentford, Heston, Feltham, Cranford, Hanworth, Bedfont and Hounslow itself. The borough boasts some of the most beautiful parks and open spaces in London, with no fewer than five historic houses. The London Borough of Hounslow's Children's Safeguarding and Specialist Services is looking to source an international recruitment agency to facilitate the successful recruitment of up to fifteen experienced social workers to fill a range of posts within frontline statutory services, particularly Mental Health.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cda5b0-0a64-4205-b419-495536962014
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW3 4DN
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Heston East
Westminster Constituency
Brentford and Isleworth

Further Information

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