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Recruitment of Permanent Resources for HS2

HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited is seeking a specialist recruitment agency to fulfil a critical need for permanent positions, specifically the Head of Content & Insight and Head of Engagement. This procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 20th January 2016. The total contract value is £18,581, and the contract period spans from 20th January 2016 to 31st March 2016. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 79610000, which pertains to placement services of personnel, and is located in London, United Kingdom. Suppliers were required to submit their detailed responses by the deadline of 6th November 2015 and demonstrate their previous success in similar recruitment efforts, particularly focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EDI) practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those with expertise outside the rail and construction industries, to showcase their capability in attracting a diverse range of candidates. Agencies that can demonstrate experience in sourcing talent for high-level roles and implementing effective EDI initiatives will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on innovative and flexible working arrangements suggests an openness to exploring non-traditional approaches to recruitment, making this an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector recruitment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment of Permanent Resources for HS2

Notice Description

HS2 Ltd have an urgent requirement to recruit a permanent Head of Content & Insight, and Head of Engagement. HS2 require a specialist recruitment agency to conduct an extensive search of the market in order to attract the best talent. Suppliers will need to pre-qualify and submit a detailed tender response by 13:00, 6th November 2015. Suppliers are required to clearly explain how they have conducted similar searches across the UK and specifically outside the rail and construction industry to source talent. This must be accompanied by case studies and evidence of previous experience highlighting how previous campaigns have been completed successfully delivering the clients brief. Equality Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is extremely important to HS2 Ltd and we are conscious of the industry challenges. Suppliers will be required to submit examples of reaching out to traditionally under represented sectors of society, such as women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and those requiring innovative and flexible ways of working. ED&I policies and practices are to be presented within the tender to demonstrate the suppliers capability to meet HS2 required standards. The supplier's demonstrable ability to meet the project milestones, including the capability and capacity of the delivery team must provide HS2 Ltd the confidence in the supplier's ability to fulfil this requirement. All documentation submitted must be verifiable through testimonials or references if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4dd850d-af64-41b9-90d5-f9a58ea63846
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,581 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 201510 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2016 - 31 Mar 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AB
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUDSON GLOBAL RESOURCES

Further Information

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