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Provision of a Project Lead for Recruitment Services Review via ESPO Consultancy Services Framework 664_21 (Lot 2e - Procurement)

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2024 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has completed a selective procurement process to appoint consultancy services for a review of its recruitment services contract under the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework 664_21 (Lot 2e - Procurement). The contract, awarded to Evolving Solutions Consultancy Ltd, worth £60,000, commenced on 7th October 2024 and will run until 6th March 2025. This project, targeted within the procurement consultancy services industry (CPV ID: 79418000), aims to develop a business case for the best operating model for recruitment services, with services delivered primarily to the SS2 6ER postal area.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in procurement consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria outlined. Engaging in this contract allows suppliers to gain a foothold in local government consultancy work, enhancing their portfolio and opening doors to future municipal projects. Businesses with expertise in reviewing and optimising recruitment processes will be particularly well placed to leverage this opportunity for growth and development.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Project Lead for Recruitment Services Review via ESPO Consultancy Services Framework 664_21 (Lot 2e - Procurement)

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council (SCC) would like to appoint a consultancy services to lead a review of our current recruitment services contract to develop the business case for the best operating model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfd9791c-3b38-47bc-896f-5930413f6731
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da20833-43c1-4963-8d36-967d54cd24bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 6 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOLVING SOLUTIONS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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