Tender

GB-London: Executive search, selection and candidate management for the role of Chair of Council and a Member of the Council

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Oct 2020 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council (GDC) is currently seeking an executive search agency for a tender titled "GB-London: Executive search, selection and candidate management for the role of Chair of Council and a Member of the Council." This procurement falls within the recruitment services industry and is located in London, UK. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 16th November 2020. The Chair's responsibilities will officially commence on 1st October 2021, requiring a minimum commitment of two days per week, with a remuneration of £55,000 for the Chair and £15,000 for the Council member role. The contract period is projected to begin on 11th January 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in executive recruitment services. Businesses with expertise in high-level candidate sourcing, selection, and management will be well-poised to compete for this contract. The GDC emphasises the importance of attracting high-calibre leadership to uphold public confidence in the dental profession, making this contract vital for those who can deliver effective and ethical recruitment practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Executive search, selection and candidate management for the role of Chair of Council and a Member of the Council

Notice Description

The General Dental Council (GDC) will be looking for support from an executive search agency to undertake effective advertising, search, selection and candidate management services to help us recruit a new Chair of Council and a Member of the Council The new Chair will take over Chairing responsibilities from 1 October 2021 and will be required to commit at least 2 days a week to the role with a remuneration of PS55,000. The initial term will be for 4 years, with the option to extend by another term of 4 years. Whilst the official term will not begin until autumn 2021, when the current Chair will demit office, the successful candidate will need to undertake an extensive induction and handover period, and must be available to commit at least 2 days a week from confirmation of appointment (circa July 2021). The Council position will require a commitment of around 38 days per year, with a remuneration of PS15,000. It is important that the GDC has the highest calibre of leadership through the expertise of its Council. As with all those in public office, Council members, including the Chair, are expected to act in accordance with the Principles of Public Life. The GDC is the UK-wide statutory regulator of over 100,000 members of the dental team, including approximately 40,000 dentist and 60,000 dental care professionals - dental nurses, clinical dental technicians, dental hygienists, dental technicians, dental therapists and orthodontic therapists. We have a public protection role which is set out in primary and secondary legislation. The Dentists Act 1984, sets us the following objectives: - to protect the public; - to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and well- being of the public to promote; and - maintain confidence in the dental profession to promote and maintain proper professional standards and conduct for these professions. We do this by ensuring that dental professionals meet our standards, which reflect patient expectations, and deliver safe and appropriate care to patients. In order to discharge this duty, it is important that the public have confidence in the GDC as a highly effective regulator. A high performing Council is a fundamental factor in achieving this. The GDC is led by a Council of 12 members, 6 lay (including the Chair) and 6 dental professionals. Our current Chair of Council, Dr Williams Moyes has been in post for seven years and will be demitting office at the end of September 2021. The GDC employs circa 350 staff who work from our head office in London and our Birmingham office. Our current Chief Executive and Registrar is Ian Brack, leads a team of five Executive Directors. For further details on the GDC see our website: www.gdc-uk.org. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c917218-b18f-4c12-a833-bcde5a276d89
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, VCSE
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 6-12 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
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AJ
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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