Planning

Soft Market Testing for Fast Track Recruitment

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Mar 2017 at 14:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing for Fast Track Recruitment" is being conducted by Nottingham City Council, located in Nottingham, England. This initiative falls within the industry category of business services, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with a key milestone, the engagement end date, set for 23rd February 2018. This tender is part of a soft market testing exercise aiming to gather market intelligence on recruitment and training solutions for Benefits and Council Tax colleagues, with the published date of all documents relevant to this process on 6th March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and training services, especially those able to respond quickly to varying staffing needs. Companies that can offer capabilities in advertising, recruiting, training, and assessing high calibre individuals within short timeframes will be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on achieving efficiencies and best value for Nottingham Revenue & Benefits Ltd further amplifies the potential for growth in sectors related to management and personal development training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing for Fast Track Recruitment

Notice Description

This is soft market testing purposes only and it isn't formal invitation to tender. Nottingham Revenue & Benefits Ltd (NRB) is based in Nottingham city centre. The company requires a recruitment solution which can deliver against both forecast recruitment windows and which is also able to react swiftly to new requirements. The numbers of staff required will vary and NRB Ltd is seeking to minimise the length of time from the need arising to having trained, high calibre staff operational. A rigorous process including selection, referencing, DBS checks and training is required. Soft Market Testing is a method of gathering market intelligence on a given subject area by engaging with the providers of the goods / services required. At the same time Nottingham Revenue & Benefits Ltd is looking for efficiencies and best value. NRB Ltd is to undertake a soft market testing exercise to canvass external providers of recruitment & training for Benefits and Council Tax colleagues. For the purpose of this exercise, it is important to note that we are looking for a provider able to advertise, recruit, train and test groups of high calibre individuals in a short window

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-358316e5-4abc-4294-ae30-24e8d07ba8f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385aaae0-9005-4c87-8dba-c5acca79217c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80532000 - Management training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

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