Tender

Recruitment Search & Selection Services

HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited is seeking to procure recruitment search and selection services for senior and technically specialist roles, with the intention to award contracts through a tender process. The procurement, titled "Recruitment Search & Selection Services," is categorised under recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000). This opportunity is located in London, England, with the tender period concluding on 22nd June 2015. Following the successful tender, the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2015 and run until 31st July 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £10,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in high-level executive search and selection for diverse candidates. Companies that are well-suited to compete will ideally have a track record of identifying and attracting top-tier talent, emphasising equality and diversity in their processes. This engagement allows suppliers to establish connections with HS2 Ltd, a prominent employer in the industry, thereby potentially enhancing their visibility and capacity to secure future contracts in related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Search & Selection Services

Notice Description

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited intends to procure a series of Contracts with companies for certain recruitment search and selection services for highly senior and/or technically specialist roles. The Employer seeks Expressions of Interests from companies who wish to be invited to tender to provide these Services. The Suppliers shall identify and help recruit high-calibre candidates who possess the necessary skills, experience and potential to drive the HS2 project forward and deliver on a range of challenging objectives. The Services shall include: (i) candidate search and attraction - including certain advertising and marketing services; and (ii) candidate assessment and evaluation. The Contract outcomes (subject to confirmation prior to the issue of Invitations to Tenders) shall be that, in respect of each vacancy: (i) the role was filled by an appropriate candidate, proposed by the Supplier; (ii) the role was filled by an appropriate candidate possessing exceptional skills, ability and experience; (iii) the Supplier contacted a diverse range of exceptional candidates from a diverse, potentially global field, who were not necessarily scanning mainstream media for such opportunities; (iv) the Supplier's selection process demonstrated transparency and fairness at each stage, recognising equality and diversity, enabling the role to be offered to the most appropriate candidate; (v) the Supplier conveyed to all candidates that HS2 Ltd is a modern, progressive employer offering specific career opportunities to senior and highly specialist technical staff. Additional information: HS2 Ltd will host this tender opportunity using its own e-sourcing portal powered by BravoSolutions. In order to access the tender documents, suppliers must undertake the following steps. Registration If your organisation is not already registered on the HS2 eSourcing Portal, please follow the following steps: a) Follow the link: https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html b) Click the 'Register now!' link. c) Click "I agree" on the User Agreement, followed by "next". d) Enter your business and user details. e) Note the username you use and click 'save' when complete. f) You will then receive an e-mail with your unique password. For noting, it is possible for your organisation to register more than once and therefore it may be worth double checking with your sales team that you are not already registered. Accessing the tender documents: Once you have registered on the HS2 eSourcing Portal, please follow the following steps to access the tender documents: a) Login using your unique username and password. b) Click on the 'My PQQs' link. c) Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the 'settings and buyer attachments' in the actions box. d) Download the documents relating to the ITT. Click 'attachments' on the left hand side. The number in brackets refers to number of documents that need to be downloaded. Click on the bold and underlined filename. Select 'save' and store on your PC. Please note that when full access to the eSourcing Portal has been received, all communications must take place through this mechanism. Instructions on completing the ITT through the HS2 eSourcing Portal are contained in the Request for Expressions of Interest document. If you need any further assistance in reference to the system, please contact the BravoSolution helpdesk which is available Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 18:00 pm) GMT via email - help@bravosolution.co.uk or by telephone on +44 8003684850.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7959f9ab-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8575bdf7-9dc4-4a21-a9a5-f0d10b30b91b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2018 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AB
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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