Award

Early Talent Recruitment and Induction Service Partner(s) Attraction, Recruitment & Selection

NHS DIGITAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2022 at 10:08

Award Notice
Award

03 Nov 2021 at 17:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Digital is seeking a partner for its Early Talent Recruitment and Induction Service, focusing on the attraction, recruitment, and selection of graduate and intern candidates. This procurement process, classified under recruitment services, has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £705,000. The contract period commenced on 27th September 2021 and will run until 26th September 2024. The procurement method used was the open procedure, giving all interested parties the opportunity to participate. The procurement exercise concluded with the tender period ending on 2nd August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in recruitment services, particularly those specialising in graduate recruitment and talent acquisition for the public sector. Businesses that can demonstrate a robust strategy for attracting diverse talent and possess experience in servicing large organisations, like the NHS, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in this process could enhance their visibility and growth within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Talent Recruitment and Induction Service Partner(s) Attraction, Recruitment & Selection

Notice Description

The Early Talent Recruitment Partner(s) procurement exercise set out to select a partner for Attraction, Recruitment and Selection of Graduate and Intern candidates for the NHS Digital Early Talent Recruitment Team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68b67e14-1ae8-44cc-9f9a-be2def11c7fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167cd4bb-365c-4c6b-b7d5-186d06f91218
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£769,691 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£705,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2024 3-4 years
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
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEAREWISER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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