Tender

DE&S EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SUPPORT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Mar 2018 at 11:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to establish a framework for Executive Recruitment Support through an open tender titled "DE&S EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SUPPORT." This procurement falls under the recruitment services category in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is live and the tender period is open until 24 April 2018. The successful contractors will be expected to provide executive search support for six distinct lots over a contract period beginning on 7 May 2018, lasting two years, with an option for an additional two years. Bidders are required to engage with the tender documents available on the designated platforms, completing necessary assessments by the specified deadlines.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, particularly those equipped to manage high-level talent acquisition. Companies experienced in collaborating with government entities, understanding organisational culture, and developing recruitment strategies for senior management roles will find this tender particularly relevant. The involvement of contractors in building relationships with the Ministry of Defence and contributing to the recruitment of future leaders may also enhance their industry profile and credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DE&S EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SUPPORT

Notice Description

DE&S has a requirement to establish a framework of Executive Search support suppliers for 6 distinct Lots, who can help us attract and hire the best talent in the market for the top levels of our management structure, in both permanent and interim roles. We need to get access to top talent, build our brand in the senior marketplace and use our freedoms around pay and reward to secure the very best individuals. We want to build relationships with external suppliers so they get to know DE&S and understand our business, our culture and senior leaders. We are looking for Contractors who can work collaboratively to develop an executive recruitment approach that produces current and future leaders of our organisation. The role of the Executive Search Framework Contractor for each of the 6 framework Lots, will be to work face to face with HR, the business and key stakeholders, including our Chief Executives Committee and Senior Leadership Group to define and advise the correct person specification for each role, utilising market data to advise potential candidate sources that will provide access to the most relevant and high quality candidates per role. For permanent recruitment, it is expected that in-depth research based market mapping will be conducted to identify and approach potential candidates, introducing DE&S in a compelling way in order to attract them to the opportunity on offer. Framework Contractors will conduct a thorough assessment of all candidates before recommending the most suitable individuals to DE&S, and subsequently managing these individuals through the selection process of shortlist and interview stages before securing the preferred candidate. The Contract duration for each Lot is expected to be 2 years from the framework establishment, with a further 2 option years anticipated. Firm prices are sought for all permanent recruitment work under the Contract. Interim recruitment will be subject to Firm daily rate price bandings. The competition is being conducted under the PCR 2015 Open Procedure. This is a live Invitation to Tender and Bidders must respond directly to this Invitation to Tender by obtaining the ITT documents published on this Contracts Finder notice (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/). The Cyber Security level of this requirement is defined as 'Low'. To tender for this opportunity, Tenderers must: - Access the DCO Contract Notice on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ (Access Code: Y966BX5GJU) and complete the online Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) within this by the due date/time. - Complete a Cyber Security Supplier Assurance Questionnaire by registering on https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/ and entering the reference: RAR-Y9ZF5MPY - Download the published ITT Documents for this requirement from this Contracts Finder notice and complete and submit postal tenders through the MOD Abbey Wood Tender board by the due date/time. All required information is given in this documentation. Additional information: The advert information and Suitability Assessment Questionnaire for this opportunity are available on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your 'Response Manager' and add the following Access Code: Y966BX5GJU. To reiterate, Tenderers must: - Access the DCO Contract Notice on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ (Access Code: Y966BX5GJU) and complete the online Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) within this by the due date/time. - Complete a Cyber Security Supplier Assurance Questionnaire by registering on https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/ and entering the reference: RAR-Y9ZF5MPY - Download the published ITT Documents for this requirement from this Contracts Finder notice and complete and submit postal tenders through the MOD Abbey Wood Tender board by the due date/time. All required information is given in this documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3fc59c7-aed2-464a-9e89-f3a20018c9e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509dab19-2783-4372-bd16-382f2d6a5d60
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 May 2018 - 7 May 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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