Planning

EOI for Pre-Employment Checks (PEC) Managed Service

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

02 May 2024 at 08:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a Pre-Employment Checks (PEC) Managed Service, aiming to streamline onboarding processes across its group of agencies. The engagement end date is set for 16th May 2024. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, seeking feedback from potential suppliers. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Human Resources Management Consultancy Services, with additional classifications for Recruitment Services and Assessment Centre Services for Recruitment.

This tender presents a chance for businesses offering basic DBS checks and HR-related services to participate in rationalizing pre-employment processes for a significant governmental department in the UK. Interested suppliers must register with the DfT's Jaggaer Procurement Platform and can submit responses until the closing date of 16th May 2024 at 17:00. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply as the Department for Transport is actively seeking contributions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in their hiring practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EOI for Pre-Employment Checks (PEC) Managed Service

Notice Description

The Department for Transport is publishing an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the potential provision of a Pre-Employment Check Managed Service. The department is seeking feedback from the market/prospective suppliers, to gauge capacity and capability. EOI OVERVIEW: This programme of work is for the full DfT Group which includes the following Agencies; Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Vehicle Classification Agency and Active Travel England. There are currently some differences in the way in which different parts of the organisation conduct on-boarding (including PECs) which we are looking to rationalise. As part of the on-boarding work, the team that is situated within HR, are assessing whether improvements can be made to the pre-employment check (PEC) process most notably to improve time to hire and reduce costs. The level of checks required is BASIC DBS. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO FORMALLY REGISTER AN INTEREST: - Interested suppliers will be required to register to DfTs Jaggaer Procurement Platform: LINK: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - Once registered, suppliers will be able to view the EOI Document and submit a formal response: LINK: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/17054882018F38685556 The closing date for this EOI is 16/05/2024 at 17:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f81a0f22-5370-4d67-b2c2-03fd1aa34c7b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2024Expired
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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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