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UK SBS PS17011 UKRI Exec Search for Non Executive Directors

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Feb 2017 at 08:58

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21 Feb 2017 at 08:56

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24 Jan 2017 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PS17011 UKRI Exec Search for Non Executive Directors" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This tender is classified under the administration services category and involves a search and recruitment consultancy for the newly established UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The relevant procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 31st January 2017. The contract is set to start on 6th February 2017 and will run until 30th June 2017. The financial value of the contract ranges between £35,000 and £45,000, appealing to suppliers capable of meeting the service requirements outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for recruitment firms, particularly those with expertise in executive search and consultancy services. Businesses that thrive in strategic planning, candidate sourcing, and client engagement would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on diverse and high-quality leadership candidates opens the door for firms that can demonstrate a strong network and experience in sourcing non-executive directors from both national and international markets.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PS17011 UKRI Exec Search for Non Executive Directors

Notice Description

**THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 31st JANUARY 2017, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a new research and innovation body which will be set up to strengthen the strategic approach to future challenges and maximise value from government's investment of over PS6bn per annum in research and innovation. It will deliver a strengthened, unified voice for the UK's research and innovation funding system, facilitating the dialogue with government and partners on the global stage. It will build on the UK's world class research and innovation performance enabling the system to respond rapidly and effectively to current and future challenges. Delivering these benefits requires strong and empowered leadership within UKRI. The creation of UKRI will retain the key characteristics of the current system that have underpinned the UK's success, such as discipline leadership and autonomy, and dual funding. UKRI will provide strategic oversight of the functions of the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK, and the Higher Education Funding Council for England's (HEFCE) (to be known as Research England) research and knowledge exchange funding functions. The UKRI Board will be integral in ensuring the success of this new organisation. Membership of the UKRI Board is a key issue for stakeholders during the passage of the Higher Education and Research Bill, and will be critical to ensuring the success of UKRI. The UKRI Board will consist of the Chairman, UKRI Chief Executive Officer, UKRI Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and 12 Non-Executive Directors. Government are interested in candidates from the national and international field with the appropriate corporate governance skills and include high-quality scientific leaders familiar with the academic, philanthropic and business research communities. The appointed search and recruitment consultancy firm will be required to deliver search requirements for the vacancy in order for the successful applicants to be appointed by May 2017. The consultants 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 th 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce453c4-edd6-4dc5-90d7-3729c42fc1d0
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2017 - 30 Jun 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
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

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