Award

Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

14 Oct 2022 at 11:06

Tender

14 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a £45 million contract for Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services through the RM6290 framework. The procurement was completed on 4th October 2022, with the buying organisation being The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service. This contract falls under the 'Recruitment services' industry category and involves a tender for services in the UK public sector. The procurement method used was an Open procedure with a focus on three lots, each catering to different levels of executive search and public appointments.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in recruitment services to engage with UK public sector organisations, particularly central government departments and public bodies. Companies specializing in executive search, talent development, and international recruitment are well-suited to compete. The contract offers long-term growth potential for suppliers, with the framework providing up to 50 operators for Lot 1, 25 operators for Lot 2, and 25 operators for Lot 3. The contract aims to enhance candidate identification, assessment, and appointment processes across the public sector, promoting quality recruitment services for the government's executive and non-executive roles.

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Notice Title

Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the authority, has put in place an agreement for the supply of recruitment Services to UK public sector bodies including central government departments (and their arm's length bodies and agencies) and non-departmental public bodies, as well as wider public sector organisations, hereby known as the Customer. This is a replacement agreement for the Executive Search services found within Permanent Recruitment Solutions (RM6002). Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services will provide permanent, fixed term, inward secondment and supporting services including, but not limited to; -Executive & Non Executive Recruitment -Talent Development Services -Talent Mapping -Reserve Lists & Talent Pools -Executive Development and Coaching -Technology Services -International Recruitment The number of suppliers that have been awarded a Framework Contract for each lot is: Lot 1 up to 53 Operators Lot 2 up to 25 Operators Lot 3 up to 26 Operators CCS reserved the right to award a framework to any bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last position.

Lot Information

Executive Search - Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents)

The successful framework suppliers will provide core and non-core services to contracting authorities with candidate requirements at Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 or their equivalents across the Public Sector Core Services -Customer planning -Candidate identification and attraction -Candidate assessment and evaluation -Offer and appointment Non Core Services -Talent Development Services -Talent Mapping -Reserve Lists & Talent Pools -Executive Development and Coaching -Technology Services -International Recruitment

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations.

Executive Search - SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents)

The successful framework suppliers will provide core and non-core services to contracting authorities with candidate requirements at SCS 3 & SCS 4 (or their equivalents across the Public Sector). Core Services -Customer planning -Candidate identification and attraction -Candidate assessment and evaluation -Offer and appointment Non-Core Services -Talent Development Services -Talent Mapping -Reserve Lists & Talent Pools -Executive Development and Coaching -Technology Services -International Recruitment

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Non-Executive and Public Appointments

The successful framework suppliers will provide core and non-core services to contracting authorities with candidate requirements for either Non-Executive or Public Appointments (or their equivalents across the Public Sector). Core Services -Customer planning -Candidate identification and attraction -Candidate assessment and evaluation -Offer and appointment Non-Core Services -Talent Development Services -Talent Mapping -Reserve Lists & Talent Pools -Executive Development and Coaching -Technology Services -International Recruitment

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031714
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028990-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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