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Executive Search Agency

CAPITALESOURCING

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14 Jan 2020 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Westminster has awarded a contract for executive search agency services, specifically aimed at providing recruitment solutions for multiple permanent procurement roles within Westminster City Council (WCC). The contract, worth £117,360, commenced on 10th January 2020 and is set to conclude on 9th January 2021. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure and concluded with the award notification published on 14th January 2020. The primary location for service delivery is London, and the project falls under the recruitment services industry category.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms proficient in recruitment services tailored for public sector roles. Suppliers with expertise in executive search and recruitment, especially those targeting diverse candidate pools, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find advantageous prospects within this sector, given the emphasis on diverse talent acquisition strategies employed by the city council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search Agency

Notice Description

The Procurement Department of the City of Westminster has awarded a contract to Allen Lane and Insight Executive Group for the provision of executive and specialist recruitment services across multiple permanent procurement roles within Westminster City Council (WCC). The contract will be for 1 (one) year starting on 13th January 2020 with no options to extend. Allen Lane and Insight Executive Group will use their knowledge of the market to identify suitable candidates and encourage applications. Roles will be advertised through a range of media designed to attract the greatest diversity of suitably qualified candidates. Allen Lane and Insight Executive Group will set up and maintain a microsite dedicated to the recruitment campaign. This will include information about WCC, the roles, job descriptions and associated documentation, contact details for the recruitment partner, and details of how to apply. The partners will manage candidates throughout the process, from initial contact to offer acceptance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a91f2180-0322-4cb2-a3e8-1379f9cecebd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c67f353-e739-423f-976a-abc655df55ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£117,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2020 - 9 Jan 2021 1-2 years
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
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
Westminster City Council
Contact Email
tenders@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALLEN LANE

INSIGHT EXECUTIVE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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