Planning

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for the Provision of; Fixed Term Agency Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, DBS Checks and Statement of Works

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Jul 2024 at 08:00

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Jul 2024 at 12:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, conducting a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for the provision of Fixed Term Agency Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, DBS Checks, and Statement of Works services. This early engagement notice targets the recruitment services industry, aiming to procure services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the end date for stakeholder engagement on 28 August 2024. This process is not yet an Invitation to Tender (ITT) but is intended to gather information and feedback to guide the future procurement procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those offering agency recruitment, permanent staff recruitment, recruitment advertising, and DBS check services. It is an excellent occasion for SMEs to engage, contribute insights, and potentially influence the structuring of the upcoming procurement. Companies with expertise in these areas and who are interested in entering or expanding their presence in the South East recruitment market would be well-suited to participate in this pre-market engagement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for the Provision of; Fixed Term Agency Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, DBS Checks and Statement of Works

Notice Description

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for the Provision of; Fixed Term Agency Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, DBS Checks and Statement of Works. Please note this is not an Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise. The Authority is considering initiating a procurement process for the appointment of a Fixed Term Agency Recruitment, some Permanent Recruitment of Staff in addition to Recruitment Advertising, DBS Checks and Statement of Works in the future, but this pre-procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire is a call for information only. The Market Engagement Questionnaire will provide an opportunity for interested parties to provide feedback and information to the Authority. Such advice may be used in the planning and conduct of the procurement procedure, provided that it does not have the effect of distorting competition and does not result in a violation of the principles of non-discrimination and transparency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33e5551b-e0aa-4213-9e8c-f447d602a1ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07437e9-ebaf-430a-80c9-e84f2699645f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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