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Delivery Partner for Graduate Recruitment

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting a procurement process for a tender titled "Delivery Partner for Graduate Recruitment." This initiative, classified under recruitment services, aims to hire at least six graduates for Ofwat's Graduate Development Programme, which features two streams: Generalists and Economists. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period having ended on 29th September 2017. The contract commenced on 16th October 2017 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2018. The procurement method used was an open procedure, classified as being below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for recruitment agencies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in candidate sourcing and management. Firms that can effectively advertise, manage applications, and advise on assessment processes will benefit from this contract. The role entails a strong focus on diversity in the recruitment process, making it suitable for businesses with experience in inclusive hiring practices. Engaging in this service can foster long-term partnerships, enhancing business growth in the competitive recruitment industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Partner for Graduate Recruitment

Notice Description

The objective is to undertake effective advertising, search, selection and candidate management processes to recruit minimum 6 Graduates for Ofwat's Graduate Development Programme. There are 2 distinct streams within the Programme - Generalists and Economists. The former are located within the Strategy & Policy or Casework pools and the latter within the Analytics pool (the split being 50:50 Generalists and Economists). All Graduates (regardless of pool) will work across up to 3 relevant programmes via 6 month placements in order to complete the 18 month development programme. The Graduate development programme is a critical talent pipeline for Ofwat that allows us to fast track Graduates from Associate level through to Senior Associate level, whilst 'growing' skills that have been identified as being in short supply via our workforce planning and skills survey exercises. Scope of work We are looking for a Supplier to undertake targeted and effective advertising, recruitment and selection processes resulting in recruitment of minimum 6 high quality candidates to join our development programme. At all stages of long listing, short listing and assessment we require to see diversity suitably represented. The appointed Supplier will be required in conjunction with Ofwat to provide services as set out below. Any service not described below will be agreed between the parties. General requirement: * Project manage process from attraction to offer, to include all candidate correspondence via text message and email (with the exclusion of offer letters), portal set up, administration, management and updates. * Advise on appropriate media for advertising including social media * Place adverts for roles * Manage applications and responses * Initial sift (long-listing) and option for full sift (both via online portal) * Advise on the most appropriate ability testing of short-listed candidates * Purchase online tests, facilitate online testing and collate results * Advise on selection assessment centre content with option to redesign exercises. * Facilitation of a Selection Assessment Centre/s (SAC) * Option to provide 2-4 Assessors at SAC if needed * Provision of feedback for all attendees of SAC A complete audit trail must be maintained with MI available at each stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37deb9e7-99d8-4a7a-bb58-e9793935d4f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176ae000-6516-4660-b605-0cd041ce87ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 1-6 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
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COHESION RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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