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Contract for the Provision of Recruitment Advertising - Call-off from YPO LGRP Framework Agreement 1030 - Lot 4 HR Marketing and Advertising

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Sep 2023 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council recently awarded a contract for the Provision of Recruitment Advertising, calling off from the YPO Local Government Resourcing Partnership Framework Agreement 1030 Lot 4 HR Marketing and Advertising. The Council aims to attract diverse talent and enhance its employer profile through various media channels. The contract duration is for 2 years, starting on 1st July 2023, with optional extensions until 30th June 2025. The buying organisation is Staffordshire County Council operating in Stafford, United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication.

This tender for Recruitment Advertising presents business growth opportunities for advertising agencies specialising in recruitment services. Companies experienced in advertising across multiple media channels, including print, digital, and other specified platforms, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage for this opportunity was completed, offering potential suppliers a chance to engage with the Council to support their recruitment needs in the evolving business landscape of Staffordshire County and its surrounding areas.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Recruitment Advertising - Call-off from YPO LGRP Framework Agreement 1030 - Lot 4 HR Marketing and Advertising

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council has had a steady recruitment requirement in place, so advertising activity has been consistent. The Council has been through some transformation in some areas of which has resulted in recruitment levels increasing over the last 12 months. Therefore, Staffordshire County Council requires a recruitment advertising agency to support in attracting diverse talent and developing its employer profile.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council estimates that it will recruit between 700-900 people externally on an annual basis across the organisation. The Council currently employs over 5,000 people throughout Staffordshire and across the West Midlands, where its workforce is diverse covering five directorates with variety of professions. Staffordshire County Council will make use of several approaches to attract the most suitable candidates. This may include, but is not limited to: 1. Printed press (Mainstream newspapers; local/ regional newspapers; specialist journals; trade magazines; etc.). 2. Digital Media (social media; search engine optimisation; on-line job boards; employer branded websites; job microsites; banners, buttons etc.). 3. Any other media channels as specified by the Customer (talent pools; network forums and career events; television; radio; etc.); and 4. A blended, multi-channel approach, combining elements of all the above.

Options: The initial term of the contract will be for 2 years, 01 July 2023 to 30 June 2025, with 2 x 12 months optional extension periods ending 30 June 2024 & 30 June 2025 respectively.

Procurement Information

Staffordshire County Council accessed YPO's LGRP Framework Agreement 1030 which is fully compliant with PCR Regulations 2015. The needs of the organisation were analysed against the pricing schedules submitted by the tenderers and awarded fully on price.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fcac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027195-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20232 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nathaniel Taylor
Contact Email
nathaniel.taylor@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7970278825

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

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