Tender

Regulator Jobs Board and Secondment Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Planning

02 Aug 2024 at 14:11

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is initiating a procurement process for "Regulator Jobs Board and Secondment Programme." This tender falls under the industry category of recruitment services and aims to support a cross-sector secondment programme and the development of an online job platform for UK regulators. The process is currently in the planning and tender stages, with key dates including the tender period ending on 16th August 2024 and the award period starting on 21st October 2024. The procurement method is selective, involving a competitive procedure with negotiation. The total contract value is £160,000 for a duration of 360 days, and submissions are to be made electronically or in written form.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in regulatory environments. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in working with UK regulators, developing recruitment and secondment programmes, and understanding the distinctive challenges and political context faced by regulators will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder must also have a comprehensive understanding of the skills needed within the regulatory workforce and the constraints of public sector pay. This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses adept at fostering innovation and providing high-quality recruitment solutions across various entry levels, including apprenticeships and graduate programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulator Jobs Board and Secondment Programme

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade ("DBT") has a potential requirement to help it deliver the commitments that have been set out in the cross-cutting Mclean review response and the White Paper Smarter Regulation: Delivering a Regulatory Environment for Innovation, Investment and Growth to develop a cross-sector secondment programme and to develop an online platform to increase the visibility of jobs and career opportunities across all regulators in the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The DBT Smarter Regulation Directorate require an external provider, with knowledge of regulation and experience of working with regulators in all parts of the UK to: * develop a (or enhance an existing) Jobs Board that all (approximately 185) regulators can use to advertise their job vacancies; * develop a cross-sector regulator: * secondment programme * graduate/apprenticeship rotation programme * promote careers in regulation and highlight professional and training opportunities The provider must be able to demonstrate that they have experience of working with regulators on a day-to-day basis, understand the recruitment, retention and training issues that regulators currently face and the skills that regulators require in their workforce to deliver their objectives. They must also understand the political and policy environment in which regulators operate, including the restraints on public sector pay. The provider must also be able to demonstrate that they have experience of and/or an understanding of developing recruitment programmes at different entry levels (e.g. apprenticeship, graduate) and secondment programmes. Additional information: If you would be interested in bidding for the requirement or finding out more information, please respond to this Prior Information Notice by emailing dbtprofessionalservices@businessandtrade.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048740
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024339-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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