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UK SBS PS150152 - Chief Executive Officer, Arts and Humanities Research Council

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Mar 2018 at 14:52

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PS150152 - Chief Executive Officer, Arts and Humanities Research Council" is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) in the recruitment services sector, specifically focusing on executive search consultancy. The tender period for this contract closed on 4 August 2015, with the contract period spanning from 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016. This procurement was part of the initiative to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer for the Arts and Humanities Research Council, necessitating specialized search services to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool. The operational region for this procurement is London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment consultancy, particularly those with expertise in executive search and management consultancy services. Companies that provide innovative strategies for candidate outreach and engagement will find themselves well-suited to compete. Given the focus on high-calibre candidates, firms that can demonstrate a strong track record of sourcing executive talent from the academic sector are particularly well-positioned. This could ultimately cater to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS150152 - Chief Executive Officer, Arts and Humanities Research Council

Notice Description

BIS' Research Councils Unit needs to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer for the AHRC as the current CEO is due to step down at the end of December 2015. The Department needs secure executive search services in order to reach into the relevant academic community to ensure a strong field of suitable candidates. Due to the specialist nature of this post there is a need to secure expertise and resources of external search and recruitment consultancy services to ensure that there is a strong field of suitably qualified, high calibre and diverse candidates for interview, to enable the Secretary of State (SoS) to have a choice in making a strong appointment to this role. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056db364-c92d-446c-83d1-f0c3eae6a258
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2016 - 30 Sep 2016 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERRETT LAVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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