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Pay Flexibility Business Case

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

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25 Oct 2022 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Planning Inspectorate has awarded a contract for the "Pay Flexibility Business Case" to KORN FERRY (UK) LIMITED. The contract falls under the business services category and involves a direct procurement method. The contract is valued at £88,920 GBP and covers the period from October 20, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The tender deadline was extended to May 20, 2022. The contract is designed to review and report on the Planning Inspectorate's pay and reward approach, addressing Equal Pay and GPG pay challenges.

This tender by The Planning Inspectorate presents an opportunity for businesses, especially in the service industry, to engage in a single tender action process below the threshold. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should focus on demonstrating expertise in pay strategies, reward structures, and equal pay audits to maximise their competitiveness. Submissions must be sent to linda.paul@planninginspectorate.gov.uk by noon on May 20, 2022, to be considered for evaluation.

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Notice Title

Pay Flexibility Business Case

Notice Description

The Planning Inspectorate has identified a requirement for a Pay Flexibility Business Case and invites you to submit a Tender to work with us as a continuation with the work already done on 17/02/916 Pay and Reward. The Planning Inspectorate's Terms and Conditions will apply. Requirement Review and report on our current pay and reward approach which also identifies the current Equal pay and GPG pay challenges. Benchmark our current and proposed pay strategy against the wider Civil Service and Industry. Following the Inspector Job Evaluation (JEGS) exercise, help to develop and submit the pay flexibility business case to Cabinet Office via our SoS by November 2022. Which Should include: Rationale and supporting internal and external (benchmarking) data. Evidence based business case for Inspectors and Professional staff. What should be the correct pay structures for PINS going forward. Clear rationale and explanation for how the business case aligns with the reward strategy in terms of intent and affordability. Formulate a future pay strategy & pay scenario which sets out the provision for: Alignment to the PINs Strategy and Business Plan, associated Strategies and current operating models. Equal Pay Audit: where we are now and future strategy. GPG Audit-and how this might be addressed. Pay aligned to professions-Benchmarking. Mechanisms for movement within the pay structure - Research into fit for purpose pay structures in the wider industry. Mechanisms and recommended governance for not insignificant but affordable in year non-consolidated reward to "catch and reward people producing exceptional work". Reward and benefits as part of the pay offer. Recommendations and practical analysis for how we can maximise the use of reward options open to us as part of the wider CS Equality impact assessment of the recommendations made. This can be done in conjunction with the Planning Inspectorate colleagues and TUS. Regular updates to the Executive Team (ET). Conduct facilitated meetings with the TUS and staff groups co present the management side during meetings with the TUS. In conjunction with the Planning Inspectorate, develop a detailed pay and reward structure by end of March 2023. Please provide your written proposal using the 'proposal template' provided in Annex B, clearly setting out how you meet the evaluation criteria included in the Section 4. The proposal template includes a section for each of the criteria being evaluated. In the template, please also declare any known or perceived conflicts of interest with any employees or contractors of the Planning Inspectorate. Where to send your written proposal Annex B and Pricing proposal Annex A Your written proposal and pricing proposal must be submitted to linda.paul@planninginspectorate.gov.uk no later than 12:00 06 May 2022. Due to Covid illness the ITT deadline was extended to 20 May 2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-542b3431-b1ff-4c92-924b-cefbfca74fb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21c8824d-4abe-4cbf-a0b2-c4aa4c0a04d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY (UK

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