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rethinking recruitment project

DEFRA

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15 Feb 2024 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently completed the "Rethinking Recruitment Project" tender. The project involved a fundamental review of the recruitment operating model and systems to identify barriers and make recommendations for changes. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on January 8, 2024, and ended on February 16, 2024. The tender period ended on December 22, 2023, with a contract value of £99,875 in GBP.

This tender by DEFRA for consultancy services presents business growth opportunities for firms in the general management consultancy services sector. Companies with expertise in reviewing and improving recruitment processes could compete for this project. The project could enable the selected supplier to work closely with DEFRA, focusing on enhancing recruitment strategies and operational efficiency. The opportunity is suited for businesses looking to engage in consultancy projects within the public sector, particularly related to recruitment process improvements.

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Notice Title

rethinking recruitment project

Notice Description

The project constitutes a fundamental review of the current end to end recruitment operating model, systems and process, revalidating previously identified 'to be' process ambitons, identifying the specific barriers to achieving those ambitions and make recommendations for changes that can be made to enable Defra group to address them

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7031280e-7aa7-4e99-adc6-4d14c0a01dba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62bde221-7a07-40e7-8884-0e6480b93102
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,875 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 16 Feb 2024 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
Network Procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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