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Recruitment Assurance Review

NS&I

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10 May 2023 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Recruitment Assurance Review" contract was carried out by NS&I, based in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the "Internal audit services" industry category. The procurement method used was "selective", with details specifying it as a "Call-off from a framework agreement". The tender period ended on 17th March 2023, and the contract period runs from 2nd May 2023 to 1st November 2023.

This tender for the "Recruitment Assurance Review" presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, that are experienced in providing internal audit services. The contract awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP offers growth potential for businesses involved in recruitment policy audits. SMEs with expertise in civil service requirements and candidate selection would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Assurance Review

Notice Description

Over the last 18 months, NS&I has seen an increase in staff turnover as a result of an improvement in the job market, where colleagues are leaving in order to obtain a well-paid role within the private sector. In August 2022 employee turnover was just below the 15% threshold. This also has had an impact in recruiting roles for the Rainbow programme due to BAU priorities along with the difficulties in recruitment. The objective of this review is to provide assurance that recruitment is being conducted fairly and effectively in line with the NS&I recruitment policy and the wider Civil Service requirements, and ultimately to determine whether recruitment activities deliver the capabilities required by NS&I. This includes a review of the recruitment cycle, covering role design, advertising, application management and candidate selection. The main areas of the review will cover: - An assessment of a sample of roles against civil service grade criteria and the evidence to support the recruitment decision; - A review of the recruitment criteria used for a sample of recent appointments, and the method of advertising the vacancy; - A review of the assessment and selection of candidates; - The tools and support available for hiring managers The review will not cover: - The process for recruiting for the CEO and Director roles; - The vetting process of individuals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7fcd316-a27e-4bca-a924-0454bd3c7497
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0b245c-2ac8-4adb-9582-b860c351d749
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2023 - 1 Nov 2023 6-12 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
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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