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Emerging Talent Placement Partnerships [PCR 2015] - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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26 Mar 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has successfully awarded a contract for the project titled "Emerging Talent Placement Partnerships [PCR 2015]". This procurement falls under the recruitment services category, with CPV code 79600000. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the project is situated at various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The award phase is complete, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 7th February 2025 and the contract period from 17th March 2025 to 31st March 2028. Historic England, based in Wiltshire, is the buying organisation, and the primary focus is on attracting and supporting individuals aged 18-30 from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds for their Emerging Talent placements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment, training, and youth development services. Specifically, companies with expertise in promoting diversity and inclusion, as well as those capable of providing career support and guidance, will find this contract particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a platform for them to showcase their capabilities and establish a partnership with Historic England. This initiative not only supports social mobility and equal opportunity but also allows businesses to expand their service offerings and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Emerging Talent Placement Partnerships [PCR 2015] - AWARD

Notice Description

At Historic England we are experts in our field. But we acknowledge that we are not experts in every field. That is why we work in partnership with those organisations who really know the audiences we are targeting for this programme; and can provide resource and expertise to attract and engage with emerging talent. Historic England are looking for partners who can attract and support individuals aged 18-30 years old to apply for our Emerging Talent placements on offer for the duration of the contract on a yearly basis; who fit into one or more of the following demographic groups: o People with Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities o Disabled People o People who are disadvantaged by their social and/or economic background or circumstances The partner will be required to fulfil the following: 1. Support in promotion and recruitment of placements a. Advertise and promote the Emerging Talent placements on offer across diverse networks both online and face to face; with a national reach b. Supply a minimum number of candidates (to be mutually agreed) from the named demographic groups to apply for the placements on offer; matching candidates with requirements of role as far as possible; and within relatively short time frames c. Promote the Historic England brand through the benefits of placements, within the context of the wider Future Talent Programme d. Promote any other early career opportunities we may have at the time. 2. Support to individuals applying for placements a. Provide training/guidance to the candidates on application writing and submissions, interviewing techniques and general employability skills. 3. Support and guidance to Historic England on supporting young people in the workplace a. Allocated point of contact to deal with any queries or requests from Historic England. b. When working with those just starting out in a job, there is the risk that they may struggle to settle into their placement; not understand how to behave in a professional environment; be unable to complete tasks to an expected level; or even to know when to ask for help and support etc . We would require our Partner to be able to provide guidance/support/training to our staff on good practice on dealing with such issues. 4. Provide training for historic England staff for managing young people in the workspace and inclusive work practices. We would not require partners to undertake interviews of candidates for the placements themselves; this will be undertaken by Historic England (or other relevant placement host organisations). We would require partners to turnaround profiles for us within one week of receiving a job description.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f09afe6-1541-46a0-9ce0-e2a971e9f437
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b726ca-62fc-4355-a4b8-efc0f20f5a3f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement HE
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
0370 333 0607

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
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
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BABBASA

BLUEPRINT FOR ALL

LIVING PROOF

SOCIAL MOBILITY FOUNDATION

STEP RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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