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Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services for the recruitment of a Senior Director Customers & Casework and Senior Director Business Improvement

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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02 Jun 2017 at 14:48

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24 Apr 2017 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, involves the tender titled "Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services for the recruitment of a Senior Director Customers & Casework and Senior Director Business Improvement." Classified under recruitment services, this tender is based in Birmingham, England, and has reached the Award stage. The contract value is set at £50,000, with the contract period commencing on 22nd February 2017 and concluding on 28th April 2017. The tender was originally planned to close on 16th February 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies and talent management firms, particularly those with expertise in executive search and diversity hiring practices. Businesses that specialise in supporting public sector clients, implementing inclusive recruitment strategies, and demonstrating a commitment to equal opportunity employment would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process offers a chance to contribute to the strategic recruitment of senior roles within a prominent public regulatory body.

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Notice Title

Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services for the recruitment of a Senior Director Customers & Casework and Senior Director Business Improvement

Notice Description

We are looking for a Supplier to undertake effective advertising, search and selection processes and present a high quality and diverse field of suitable candidates for a Senior Director Customers & Casework and Senior Director Business Improvement. At all stages of long listing, short listing and appointable candidates we would expect to see diversity suitably represented. The appointed Supplier will be required in conjunction with Ofwat to provide Services as set out below. This list is not exclusive and may, subject to discussions. General requirement: * Agree a methodology and timetable for the recruitments of the roles * Operate in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles of fair and open competition * Advise on appropriate media for advertising * Draft separate advertisements and candidate briefing packs along the lines of the current role and job profiles application process * Advise on current role and job profiles as required * Advise on and agree selection criteria for the positions * Place adverts for roles * Identify and recommend suitable candidates from existing databases * Conduct a parallel targeted search for the roles and demonstrating Ofwat's policy as an equal opportunities employer by targeting BME, gender, disability etc. * Provide competition diversity information to Ofwat and the Civil Service Commission * Project manage the recruitment and selection processes * Manage applications received through both advertisements and search * Sift applications against agreed selection criteria for the posts * Advise on the most appropriate methods for assessing short-listed candidates against the key criteria and competencies. * Sift applications against agreed selection criteria prior to long-list meeting with the Ofwat team. * Undertake preliminary telephone interviews with sifted candidates. * Provide report(s) on findings and suggested long-lists. * Meet with long-list panels. * Deliver psychometric assessments, reports and debriefing as part of the selection process * Meet with short-list panels. * Manage interview process and prepare candidate interview reports on behalf of the Ofwat selection panels. * Take up references in a timely manner and provide reference reports to Ofwat * Provide support to panel members and give feedback to all candidates * Review the campaign and lessons learned with Ofwat A complete audit trail must be maintained.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5237a719-7960-4a4b-bc2d-3a7fe7a63be2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c10bfd8f-3387-462c-ba07-0ce84581de16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2017 - 28 Apr 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

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