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Flexible 3-Year Early Talent (Graduate) Recruitment

O F W A T

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26 May 2023 at 17:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this public procurement contract is the Office of Water Services (O F W A T) located in Birmingham, England. The contract title is "Flexible 3-Year Early Talent (Graduate) Recruitment" in the recruitment services industry category. The procurement stage is Award, with a tender period ending on 16th December 2022 and a contract period starting on 19th December 2022 and ending on 18th December 2025. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender opportunity with O F W A T presents a chance for businesses, especially those in the recruitment services sector, to engage in providing Early Talent (Graduate) Recruitment services on a flexible 3-year basis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses interested in candidate management, recruitment technology, university engagement, virtual assessment centres, and pre-boarding communication would find this opportunity particularly relevant for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible 3-Year Early Talent (Graduate) Recruitment

Notice Description

Awarded using ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework Agreement (reference 3S-22, Lot 7a - Recruitment Process Outsourcing). Requirement: Flexible 3-Year Early Talent (Graduate) Recruitment The Service Provider shall provide the Customer with a 3-years call-down basis for Early Talent (Graduate) Recruitment. The Customer cannot guarantee an intake each year and shall notify the Service Provider in advance. Candidate Management & Recruitment Project design and implementation, Technology build and use of Cohesion's proprietary applicant tracking system (ATS), Total candidate management throughout entire process Total candidate management throughout entire process including 'keep warm' phase over summer. Design, build and management of online registration, Provision of and screening of video interviews, Provision of online/psychometric testing and other assessment materials. Candidate briefing and confirmation for Assessment Centre Candidate Attraction, University Engagement and coordination of webinar Advertising with selection of job boards Proactive engagement with universities Coordination with MillionPlus for localized exposure Coordination of Ofwat Webinar (inviting candidates / promoting to Uni's etc) Support to target increasingly diverse cohorts that better reflect the communities Ofwat serves Virtual Assessment Centre License and Provision Provision of assessment centre facilitation (additional cost for administrative facilitator @ PS300.00 ex VAT per day.). License fee Videoconferencing facility Pre-boarding Communication & Engagement Provision of dedicated resource with agreed points of contact Dedicated calls, emails, whatsapp and SMS messaging as appropriate Total care team managing all in comms & candidate engagement including 'keep warm' phase over summer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c36be2af-3a66-4fc5-af83-491f107429a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d83751d-dc4c-4781-9cb7-d32a94c40e83
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2022 - 18 Dec 2025 3-4 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
O F W A T
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), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COHESION RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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