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UK SBS PS16248 Executive Search for the following position

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Mar 2017 at 16:27

Award Notice
Award

27 Jan 2017 at 10:30

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a public procurement process for the position titled "UK SBS PS16248 Executive Search for the following position". This initiative falls under the Recruitment Services industry category and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract awarded to GatenbySanderson Limited on 24 November 2016, valued at £15,050. The contract period begins on 20 January 2017 and concludes on 19 May 2017, with a tender submission deadline set for 10 November 2016.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, particularly those that can demonstrate adherence to the best practices outlined by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver a diverse candidate pool and strategic recruitment support would be well-suited to compete for this contract and potentially extend their business reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS16248 Executive Search for the following position

Notice Description

The successful supplier will be required to deliver search requirements for the vacancy in order for the successful applicant to be appointed by March 2017. This post is currently regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA). Therefore the campaign process will follow the best practice according to those appointment principles. Requirement: The successful supplier 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 the attention of names of potential applicants (the team are considering the following publications/websites for advertisements: Times and any other publications/websites which are relevant to the vacant position. * Provide weekly campaign updates and statistics on the search and selection, including diversity; * Attend a wash up meeting after the advertisement closes to discuss the pool of candidates and debrief. Please note there is an option to extend the contract for a further 2 months until 27th May 2017. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-602cb620-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64aa0084-853b-4511-a2b2-092b7c878893
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
Not applicable
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

75111000 - Executive and legislative services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2017 - 19 May 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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