Planning

Provision of a Recruitment Service

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Planning

28 Sep 2017 at 07:00

Planning

28 Sep 2017 at 06:58

Planning

26 Sep 2017 at 10:17

Planning

25 Sep 2017 at 13:55

Planning

22 Sep 2017 at 10:29

Planning

22 Sep 2017 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking providers for the "Provision of a Recruitment Service" to identify high-quality candidates for public sector roles as part of the authority's ongoing recruitment efforts. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the contract expected to commence on 3rd November 2017 and run until 2nd November 2018. Suppliers interested in participating must express their interest by 13:00 on 9th October 2017, following necessary registration on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite, based in Newport, Wales. The procurement falls under the category of general personnel services for the government and includes recruitment services as an additional classification.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and personnel services, particularly those with experience in the financial sector or public sector recruitment. Competitors who can effectively demonstrate their ability to source high-calibre candidates and manage a smooth transition for public sector roles will be well positioned to benefit from this contract. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate and can leverage this opportunity to enhance their public sector portfolio and drive business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Recruitment Service

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to appoint a Potential Provider with the ability to identify high calibre candidates from the private sector who would be prepared to move to these challenging public sector roles should the current incumbent staff move on. The firm should have a proven background in Financial Institution Group recruitment and provide a report detailing candidates for the three positions as well as having approached the possible candidates to gauge levels of interest. The three roles are detailed on the attached description. How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk. The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is Monday 9th October 2017 at 13:00. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Update: 26th September 2017 - The registration for interested has been extended until the Monday 9th October 2017. Please note that Suppliers MUST be set up on the portal by Wednesday 11th October 2017 for the tender to commence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03e64e-838c-4e40-9784-4549e824a948
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

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
28 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Oct 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2017 - 2 Nov 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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