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PS17122 Executive Search for the following positions: UKRI Executive Chair roles for the MRC, STFC and one other Council

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2017 at 07:45

Award Notice
Tender

12 Jun 2017 at 08:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking an organisation to provide Executive Search services for three high-level Executive Chair roles within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), including positions for the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The tender, with the ID PS17122, is currently in the Award stage and was published on 12 June 2017, with a closing date for submissions set for 23 June 2017, at 11:00 am. The contract is expected to commence on 11 July 2017 and run until 31 October 2017. The procurement is classified under recruitment services and follows an open procedure. The service will be carried out primarily at the specified address in London, SW1H 0ET.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for recruitment service providers, particularly those with expertise in executive search and a proven track record in the recruitment of high-level positions. Businesses that are SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and those within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors may find this tender especially pertinent. Interested bidders should take advantage of this project to expand their client base and demonstrate their ability to attract diverse and qualified candidates for important leadership roles in public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS17122 Executive Search for the following positions: UKRI Executive Chair roles for the MRC, STFC and one other Council

Notice Description

**Please do not respond directly to the Buyer. Note that this tender will close at 11:00am 23/06/17** The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) are seeking an organisation to deliver an Executive Search service for 3 Executive Chair roles for UKRI. The appointed search and recruitment firm will be required to deliver search requirements for the vacancies in order for the successful applicants to be appointed at various stages throughout 2017. These posts are not currently regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA). However, the campaign process will still aim to follow the best practice according to those appointment principles. The successful organisation will be required to undertake the following work: * Attend planning meetings and discuss search and campaign requirements with the Independent Panel Member(s), both appointment teams and other key stakeholders to agree the search, advertising strategies and timetable; * Provide search and selection services ensuring a strong and diverse field of candidates; * Give support and advice on the preparation of recruitment documents and ensure applicant packs are made available in alternative formats if requested; * To respond to requests for applications via post and e-mail. To receive, log and acknowledge applications about the post and answer any queries by email or telephone; * Advise on advertising text and negotiating with media on prices for placing external adverts, plus placing advert; and bringing the advert to the attention of names of potential applicants (the team are considering the following publications/websites for advertisements: Times and any other publications/websites which are relevant to the vacant position; * Provide weekly campaign updates and statistics on the search and selection, including diversity; and * Attend a wash up meeting after the advertisement closes to discuss the pool of candidates and debrief. Proposed project process timetable: * Campaign to go live - early July 2017 * Sift - Late August 2017 * Appointment to be confirmed - October / November 2017 Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e075bca-3a79-4c3f-81de-d18718175d58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4939a32d-e779-4389-8d76-31d6f8f35847
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£66,252 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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