Planning

UK SBS PS17019 Recruitment Agency for Fixed Term and Permanent ICT roles across UK SBS and Research Councils

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Apr 2017 at 08:17

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Feb 2017 at 09:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) is initiating a procurement process titled "UK SBS PS17019 Recruitment Agency for Fixed Term and Permanent ICT roles across UK SBS and Research Councils." This process falls under the recruitment services category and is centred in Swindon, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018. UK SBS aims to establish a formal agreement with a supplier to assist in fulfilling ICT recruitment needs, particularly where direct recruitment has not been successful. A Prior Information Event for potential providers is scheduled on 16th March 2017.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in ICT roles. Companies that excel in building strong relationships with public sector bodies and can demonstrate efficiency in candidate sourcing will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those attending the Prior Information Event will gain valuable insights into the specific challenges faced by UK SBS and the Research Councils, further enhancing their ability to tailor their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS17019 Recruitment Agency for Fixed Term and Permanent ICT roles across UK SBS and Research Councils

Notice Description

This is not a call for Competition. UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) wish to give prior notification of their intention to invite tenders for a Recruitment Agency to supply Fixed Term and Permanent ICT roles across UK SBS and the seven Research Councils of the UK; UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Medical Research Council (MRC) Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) The Research Councils are non-departmental public bodies and are owned by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. UK SBS is a limited company and a public body. UK SBS are set up to provide services to the Research Councils in the areas of HR & Payroll, Procurement, Finance, Property Asset Management, Grants and ICT. The overall objective of the procurement is to have a formal agreement with a supplier to assist in providing candidates for difficult fixed term or permanent ICT roles where direct recruitment has not been successful. Having an agreement in place will ensure that we can build strong a relationship with the provider, maximise cost efficiency, build standard service and quality level agreements and analyse management information. The duration of the agreement is anticipated to be 3 years (1+1+1). Invitation to Prior Information Notice Event UK Shared Business Services would like to invite interested potential providers to attend a Prior Information Event on Thursday 16th March 2017 between 1300hrs and 1500hrs GMT at: Polaris House North Star Avenue Swindon SN2 1ET Interested parties are requested to register for this event by 1400hrs GMT on Wednesday 15th March 2017, by emailing the UK SBS Common Goods and Services Procurement team; professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk (Please ensure you title the email "UK SBS PS17019 Recruitment Agency for Fixed Term and Permanent ICT roles across UK SBS and Research Councils FAO Al Staunton-Lambert"). We ask that prospective suppliers limit attendance to two people from their respective organisation. Please ensure you state the names of the individuals who shall be attending. The Event will provide opportunities to understand the background of UK SBS and the Research Councils in general and the challenges faced when undertaking recruitment exercises. Prospective agenda for the Prior Information Notice Event: * Introductions & welcome * Background to the requirement - an overview of UK SBS & the Research Councils * Current ICT resource challenges * Next steps * Q&A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2eb962f-daaf-4998-a105-9e6eff8c8700
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611a17f2-83d9-4657-ac75-c3a2b7456d5d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
12 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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