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Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services for the recruitment of a Chief Executive for Ofwat

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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30 Aug 2017 at 16:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an executive search service to recruit a Chief Executive for Ofwat has been completed. The buying organisation, the Water Services Regulation Authority, initiated this tender titled "Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services." The contract falls under the placement services category within the services industry and is located in both Birmingham and London. The contract was awarded on 23 July 2017, and it commenced on 24 July 2017, set to run until 6 November 2017. The total contract value is £31,000, awarded through a direct procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies and firms specialising in executive search and selection. Companies capable of demonstrating adherence to the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, and that possess experience in managing diverse candidate pools, will be particularly well-suited to participate in similar contracts in the future. The contract's focus on equal opportunities highlights the demand for organisations committed to inclusive practices, making this a viable opportunity for SMEs in the recruitment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services for the recruitment of a Chief Executive for Ofwat

Notice Description

Scope of work is to undertake effective advertising, search, selection and candidate management processes to recruit a Chief Executive for Ofwat. General requirement: * Agree a methodology and timetable for the recruitment of the role * Operate in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles of fair and open competition * Advise on appropriate media for advertising * Draft separate advertisements and candidate briefing pack along the lines of the current role and job profile application process * Advise on current role and job profile as required * Advise on and agree selection criteria for the position * Place advert for role * Identify and recommend suitable candidates from existing databases * Conduct a parallel targeted search for the role and demonstrating Ofwat's policy as an equal opportunities employer by targeting BME, gender, disability to actively source candidates from diverse backgrounds * Provide competition diversity information to Ofwat and the Civil Service Commission * Project manage the recruitment and selection process * Manage applications received through both advertisement and search * Sift applications against agreed selection criteria for the post * Advise on the most appropriate method for assessing short-listed candidates against the key criteria and competencies. * Sift applications against agreed selection criteria prior to long-list meeting with the Ofwat team. * Undertake preliminary telephone interviews with sifted candidates. * Provide report(s) on findings and suggested long-lists. * Meet with long-list panels. * Deliver psychometric assessments , reports and debriefing as part of the selection process * Meet with short-list panel. * Manage interview process and prepare candidate interview reports on behalf of the Ofwat selection panel. * Take up references in a timely manner and provide reference reports to Ofwat * Provide support to panel members and give feedback to all candidates * Review the campaign and lessons learned with Ofwat Additional information: Please note that the contract date was 24 July 2017 but the system does not let you enter the commencement date to be the same start date hence a day earlier has been used.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8684aaf7-5494-4823-abdf-47d6a6d7d901
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a079ebcf-4f8b-4d96-a063-b4bd2dd4b744
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2017 - 6 Nov 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
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

Further Information

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