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UK SBS PS16045 Executive Search: Chair - Low Pay Commission

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Mar 2017 at 12:07

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focuses on the recruitment of a Chair for the Low Pay Commission, with the tender titled "UK SBS PS16045 Executive Search: Chair – Low Pay Commission". This process falls under the services industry category, specifically recruitment services, and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 20 April 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £20,550, commenced on 6 June 2016 and concluded on 5 February 2017. The key date for the contract start involved securing a successful applicant by 1 November 2016.

This particular tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment sector, especially those with experience in executive search services and government advisory roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for the contract, as the procurement process accommodates their participation. Companies capable of demonstrating expertise in talent acquisition for significant governmental positions will find this opportunity aligns with their service offerings and could enhance their portfolio, potentially leading to further contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS16045 Executive Search: Chair - Low Pay Commission

Notice Description

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is an independent body of employers, unions, and experts that advises the government about the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. The Commission's work involves an annual cycle culminating each February/March with the delivery of a report to government recommending the future level of the National Minimum Wage (NMW). In addition to this, the LPC's new remit on the National Living Wage (NLW) will also require the Commission to make recommendations on the NLW in October. The appointed search and recruitment consultancy firm will be required to deliver search requirements and assist the Appointments Team, in BIS with the selection process for the vacancy in order for the successful applicants to take up post on 1 November 2016. Please refer to the attached Invitation to Quote document for the full specification. Additional information: 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-b5fd17-84632953-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea224c0-ed67-4d8e-96a8-9a5018aa3adb
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£20,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20169 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2016 - 5 Feb 2017 6-12 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

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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