Tender

Executive Search Provider for SCS Finance Director Role

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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05 Oct 2020 at 14:56

Tender Notice
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04 Oct 2020 at 14:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) seeks proposals for an Executive Search Provider tasked with recruiting a Senior Civil Servant Finance Director. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 14th October 2020 at 12:00 noon. The tender, identified as TRHR3086, falls under the classification of business services, specifically recruitment, and will primarily operate from London and the South East of England. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 26th October 2020 and run until 31st January 2021, with a potential extension of up to three months. The anticipated contract value ranges from £20,000 to £30,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for recruitment agencies and consulting firms, particularly those specialising in executive search services, to expand their business. The utilisation of the open procurement method allows for a wide range of qualified suppliers to compete, making it well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess industry expertise and experience in recruiting senior-level positions. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in sourcing and vetting candidates for high-level roles will be particularly competitive in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search Provider for SCS Finance Director Role

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) invites proposals for an Executive Search Provider. DfT is seeking the expertise of an external executive search provider to assist with the recruitment of an SCS grade (Senior Civil Servant) Finance Director (x1 post). The appointed supplier will be expected to seek out suitably qualified candidates and conduct initial interviews and shortlisting. They will work collaboratively with DfT throughout the process, ensuring that our requirements are successfully met within the required timeframe. The supplier will lead on the advertisement of the job requirement, as well as preliminary interviews to produce a shortlist. This contract will be let for 3 months with the option to extend by a further 3 months (on a 1 month rolling contract). Due to the urgency of this requirement, the tender submission deadline is 14/10/2020 (12:00 noon). The full tender document pack including the role profile will be accessible through DfTs Souring Portal https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html . Suppliers will need to register to access the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c044e37-9ab5-4972-808b-98a4168884f8
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 (below threshold)
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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