Tender

Emerging Talent Placement Partnerships

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 13:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is seeking partners for the "Emerging Talent Placement Partnerships" procurement, classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). The contract requires partners to support individuals aged 18-30 from diverse backgrounds to apply for placements. This is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender stage currently active. Key dates include the publication date on 22 January 2025, the tender period ending on 7 February 2025, and the contract running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with deliveries expected across diverse locations, including the UK and international territories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in talent placement and recruitment. Businesses proficient in engaging with young, diverse demographics will find this an ideal opportunity to leverage their networks. Suitable candidates would be those with capabilities in promotional activities, recruitment, training, and guidance, offering services to support Historic England in maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. The comprehensive requirements for candidate support and staff training suggest that businesses skilled in HR services and youth employment programs will be well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emerging Talent Placement Partnerships

Notice Description

At Historic England we are experts in our field. But we acknowledge that we are not experts in every field. That is why we work in partnership with those organisations who really know the audiences we are targeting for this programme; and can provide resource and expertise to attract and engage with emerging talent. Historic England are looking for partners who can attract and support individuals aged 18-30 years old to apply for our Emerging Talent placements on offer for the duration of the contract on a yearly basis; who fit into one or more of the following demographic groups: o People with Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities o Disabled People o People who are disadvantaged by their social and/or economic background or circumstances The partner will be required to fulfil the following: 1. Support in promotion and recruitment of placements a. Advertise and promote the Emerging Talent placements on offer across diverse networks both online and face to face; with a national reach b. Supply a minimum number of candidates (to be mutually agreed) from the named demographic groups to apply for the placements on offer; matching candidates with requirements of role as far as possible; and within relatively short time frames c. Promote the Historic England brand through the benefits of placements, within the context of the wider Future Talent Programme d. Promote any other early career opportunities we may have at the time. 2. Support to individuals applying for placements a. Provide training/guidance to the candidates on application writing and submissions, interviewing techniques and general employability skills. 3. Support and guidance to Historic England on supporting young people in the workplace a. Allocated point of contact to deal with any queries or requests from Historic England. b. When working with those just starting out in a job, there is the risk that they may struggle to settle into their placement; not understand how to behave in a professional environment; be unable to complete tasks to an expected level; or even to know when to ask for help and support etc . We would require our Partner to be able to provide guidance/support/training to our staff on good practice on dealing with such issues. 4. Provide training for historic England staff for managing young people in the workspace and inclusive work practices. We would not require partners to undertake interviews of candidates for the placements themselves; this will be undertaken by Historic England (or other relevant placement host organisations). We would require partners to turnaround profiles for us within one week of receiving a job description. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c26e4d-a844-45bd-a497-00f82e0c4890
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 (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
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
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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