Tender

Recruitment Consultancy

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Apr 2017 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is inviting tenders for a Recruitment Consultancy service aimed at assisting with the recruitment process for multiple senior roles, including three new heads of service and a new director. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, and is being conducted through an open procurement method. Key dates include the publication date of the tender on 10 April 2017 and a deadline for submissions by 28 April 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 17 May 2017 and will last until 31 August 2017, with all activities located in the South East region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly those specialising in executive search and selection services. Firms with capabilities in recruitment advertising, candidate attraction, assessment tools, and candidate verification will be well-suited to compete. The collaboration with Ashford Borough Council can help enhance the visibility and capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the recruitment industry, leveraging their specialised expertise to fulfill public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Consultancy

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council is seeking support from recruitment consultants to assist with the search and selection processes for three new head of service roles plus a new director role. Consultants will be required to provide a proposal with recommendations on the process including: * advice on recruitment advertising * proposed timetable and process * how they will support with headhunting and candidate attraction, * how they will support the Appointment's Committee with shortlisting and selection * assessment tools * candidate checks and referencing Additional information: All documents and instructions relating to this opportunity can be downloaded from the South East Business Portal (link attached)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f04ce74-71ba-4c84-8b16-075ce4eaf030
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a98d213d-ad07-4a60-b9b9-ce6c89e48151
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
10 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Carney
Contact Email
procurement@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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