Planning

Future Selection Options (FSO) Project

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

06 Oct 2020 at 15:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Future Selection Options (FSO) Project is a public procurement initiative led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, aimed at enhancing the recruitment processes for the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This project is currently in the planning stage, with an early market engagement notice published on 6th October 2020. Interested suppliers must confirm their participation in the market engagement exercise by 13th October 2020. There are three lots for this tender, with a budget ranging from £160,000 to £600,000 over a potential contract duration of up to 36 months, commencing on 30th November 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions and IT services, particularly those adept in recruitment technology, artificial intelligence, and software development. Companies that can provide innovative tools to streamline application processes, enhance assessments, and automate administrative tasks will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, either independently or by forming consortia, thereby maximising their chances of success in delivering a solution that meets the needs of BEIS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Selection Options (FSO) Project

Notice Description

Procurement and implementation of digital solution(s) for managing recruitment into the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Specifically, tools to: 1. Support the initial application process e.g. attraction & screening (Lot 1) 2. Assist with assessment and selection e.g. gamified assessments (Lot 2) 3. Manage the sift, and other administrative tasks e.g. automated sifting (Lot 3) The purpose of the proposed solution(s) is to improve recruitment. BEIS is confronted with several resourcing challenges; improving our systems and processes is a vital pre-requisite to the successful achievement of future large-scale recruitment into the Dept. Proposed solutions should help to deliver the following outcomes: * Improve the user experience. * Broaden talent pool. * Retain a more diverse mix of applicants throughout the process. * Obtain quality data to inform individual selection. * Simplify and/or automate processes; remove most manual elements. * Improve productivity & RoI. * Overall time to hire to be <35 days, with an ambition to achieve <30 days. BEIS uses the Government Recruitment Service to administer much of its recruitment (using Oleeo ATS), & we have no plans to change this overarching arrangement. But we are seeking to innovate on those elements of the recruitment process that sit within our control. We have an appetite to consider both simple and advanced technological solutions (e.g. AI); However, proposals must meet relevant Govt standards, and must be wholly compatible with the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commission. It is anticipated the contract will commence on 30 November 2020 with an initial 6 month 'proof of concept' (POC) phase applying to each Lot. If the POC is successful, there will be an option to extend the contracts for a further 18 months; with a final extension of 12 months; possible contract durations of 36 months. This procurement will be separated into 3 lots, leading to a maximum of 4 individual contracts being awarded for the POC phase (and any subsequent extensions). Suppliers can tender for multiple lots if they have offerings that fit. Suppliers can also join-up and bid as a consortium. However, the lead supplier for each lot must always be named. This Prior Information Notice is being issued in order to undertake a market consultation exercise with regards to the requirements detailed above. BEIS are looking to achieve the following: 1. Understand current tools available for the above objectives within the market 2. Understand any innovations/other functionality within this space to achieve the above objectives 3. Identification of any unfeasible requirements, or any new requirements Budget: PS160,000 - PS600,000.00 excluding VAT for the 36-month term inclusive of extensions. The exact split of the budget against each Lot will be determined following the supplier day. Additional information: How to Apply If you wish to take part in this procurement, there will be an Early Market Engagement (EME) on the 15th October 2020. Please indicate your interest to attend the EME by send an email to DDaTProcurement@uksbs.co.uk before 13th October 2020 at 5pm. An Agenda will be shared once the closing application deadline has closed. BEIS are exploring the possibility of using the Crown Commercial Service DPS Framework "Spark" but the route to the market has not been decided yet. For the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a Call for Competition; a Contract Notice will be issued as a call for competition. Not registering an interest shall not prevent any supplier participating in a future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of preliminary market consultation shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in preliminary market consultation will be at each supplier's own cost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8e9715f-ef95-4d5e-8cd8-8042d4fdf544
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ae7a82-f09e-4800-a361-abd46f12ff55
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2020Expired
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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