Tender

Executive Search Services for the recruitment of two Senior Directors

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

03 Feb 2017 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is seeking executive search services for the recruitment of two Senior Director positions: Senior Director Customers & Casework and Senior Director Business Improvement. This tender falls within the recruitment services industry category and is set in the West Midlands, England. It is currently in the Tender stage, with bids accepted until 16th February 2017. The expected contract value ranges between £20,000 and £50,000, with the contract period commencing on 20th February 2017 and concluding on 14th April 2017. This opportunity has been published under an open procurement method, which allows all interested suppliers to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for recruitment firms and consultancy businesses specialised in talent acquisition and executive search. Companies with expertise in managing high-level recruitment processes, familiar with the public sector, and capable of demonstrating a robust methodology would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for services such as candidate management, advertising, and selection criteria establishment means that efficient and experienced SMEs in the recruitment industry could significantly benefit from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search Services for the recruitment of two Senior Directors

Notice Description

Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services for the recruitment of a Senior Director Customers & Casework and Senior Director Business Improvement The scope covers Advertising, Search,Selection candidate management services. The appointed Supplier will be required in conjunction with Ofwat to provide Services as set out below. This list is not exclusive. General Requirement: - Agree a methodology and timetable for the recruitments of the Senior Directors - Advise on appropriate media for advertising - Draft separate advertisements and candidate briefing packs along the lines of the current role and job profiles application process - Advise on current role and job profiles as required - Advise on and agree selection criteria for the positions - Place adverts for Senior Director roles - Identify and recommend suitable candidates from existing databases - Conduct a parallel targeted search for the vacant Senior Director roles - Project manage the recruitment and selection processes - Manage applications received through both advertisements and search - Sift applications against agreed selection criteria for the Senior Director posts - Advise on the most appropriate methods 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. - Meet with short-list panels. - Manage interview process and prepare candidate interview reports on behalf of the Ofwat selection panels. - Provide support to panel members and give feedback to all candidates - Take up references

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a780401-b91e-4b42-8aea-4b9d4659b5aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15bdedec-6ac8-4328-aa59-8826e71e004c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2017 - 14 Apr 2017 1-6 months
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
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
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)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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