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Social Media Recruitment with AI

OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

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24 Sep 2024 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Outwood Grange Academies Trust, located in Wakefield, UK, has awarded a contract titled "Social Media Recruitment with AI" in the recruitment services industry. This contract, within the education sector and classified under CPV 79600000, involves the utilisation of AI-powered targeted marketing for recruitment through social media platforms. The procurement, identified by ID FTSSMR240924, has been awarded to Socially Recruited Ltd, based in London, with a contract value of £100,000. The procurement method was limited, executed under specific legal justifications for the direct award without prior competition, and is now in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 24 September 2024. The project will be implemented across various regions of the UK, including UKC, UKD, and UKE.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital recruitment solutions and AI technologies. Companies experienced in managing automated and optimisable campaigns across social media platforms would be highly suited to the requirements outlined by the Trust. The tender seeks to address immediate recruitment needs within the education sector, enhancing candidate engagement and streamlining the hiring process through sophisticated AI-driven tools. Businesses that provide scalable, secure, and integrated recruitment solutions could benefit from similar future opportunities within the public sector, leveraging innovative technologies to meet educational institutions' evolving demands.

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Notice Title

Social Media Recruitment with AI

Notice Description

In addition to the traditional methods of recruitment used by the Trust, the Outwood are looking to trial a new innovative solution that is based around artificial intelligence powered targeted marketing of the Trust to potential and future candidates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Service Objective: The Trust require a specialist digital provider to provide a comprehensive, AI-powered recruitment solution capable of effectively engaging with education sector candidates through precision-targeted, multi-channel social media campaigns. The service should prioritize both immediate and preemptive recruitment needs, optimizing campaigns in real-time to maximize candidate engagement and conversion rates. Key Requirements: 1. AI-Driven Campaign Management: * Automated campaign launch and optimization across various social media platforms. * 24/7 campaign monitoring and adjustment based on performance data. * Intelligent retargeting capabilities to reach qualified candidates across multiple channels. * Comprehensive tracking of campaign performance metrics, including views, clicks, applications, and hires. 2. Candidate Engagement Tools: * User-friendly candidate application pages with streamlined application processes. * Geo-targeted campaigns to reach candidates in specific geographic locations. * AI-powered targeted outreach to identify and engage with potential candidates. * Multi-channel retargeting to maintain candidate interest and drive conversions. * Performance Measurement and Reporting: 3. A shared dashboard providing real-time insights into campaign performance. * Detailed tracking of candidate journeys from initial engagement to application and hire. * Key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the recruitment solution. 4. Enhanced Employer Branding: * Support for creating and maintaining a strong employer brand through targeted messaging and content. * Integration with existing employer branding materials and guidelines. Additional Considerations: Data Privacy and Security: Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and maintain strict security measures to protect candidate data. Scalability: The solution should be capable of handling increasing recruitment demands and adapting to changes in the education sector. Integration: The service should seamlessly integrate with the Trust's existing recruitment systems and processes. By meeting these requirements, the service provider will deliver a robust and effective recruitment solution that drives candidate engagement, improves hiring efficiency, and strengthens the Trust's employer brand within the education sector.

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: The award is made in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)where the required services being sought can be supplied only by the particular economic operator for the following reason:- (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons In the case of the above, this was reviewed and where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition, it is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement;

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030514-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Suzi Richards
Contact Email
s.richards@outwood.com
Contact Phone
+44 7989177767

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2PF
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIALLY RECRUITED

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