Tender

Early Careers Attraction and Assessment Management

AWE PLC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Nov 2024 at 16:44

Planning

27 Nov 2024 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

AWE PLC, located in Reading, UK, is initiating the procurement process for "Early Careers Attraction and Assessment Management" under the industry category of recruitment services. The main goal is to secure an early careers attraction specialist to manage digital, social, and national events, as well as coordinate assessment centre scheduling to meet recruitment targets for upcoming years. The contract will initially run for two years, with an option to extend by one year. The tender process is currently at the planning stage, and key services include digital marketing, social media engagement, assessment centre management, and the provision of advice to the corporate affairs team. The procurement method adheres to the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024, and relevant amendments have updated the location of services to cover the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in digital and social media marketing, event management, and applicant tracking systems. Companies adept at real-time reporting and providing comprehensive market research to enhance recruitment strategies will find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses that have successfully managed recruitment for organisations with similar hiring volumes as AWE, especially in the STEM and nuclear fields, will have a competitive edge. Engaging with this tender could position a company as a leading provider in early careers recruitment, leveraging innovative methods to attract top talent.

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Notice Title

Early Careers Attraction and Assessment Management

Notice Description

AWE is looking to hire an early careers attraction specialist to oversee and manage digital, social, and national events, as well as to coordinate assessment centre scheduling. This role is crucial to achieving the recruitment targets for AWE's recruitment campaigns in the following years'. The contract term is initially for a 2 year period however there will be an option to extend the contract by 1 year. The provider will be required to create, own and deliver the below services. 1. Digital marketing and attraction 2. Social media marketing 3. Assessment centre management 4. Support as advisors to our corporate affairs team in the ongoing development of the AWE Early Careers pages of the AWE website. 5. Early Careers market research In addition to the above AWE wishes to review the adoption of an early careers ATS model for 2026/27 campaign onwards (to be decided in 2025). The provider must be able to provide a suitable ATS for the tracking of early careers applicants and be able to evidence success though provision of case studies with a business that has similar hire numbers as AWE.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will be responsible for creating, owning, and delivering several key services to support and partner with AWE's early careers recruitment function. These services include digital marketing and attraction, social media marketing, and assessment centre management. The provider will act as an advisor to AWE's corporate affairs team, assisting in the ongoing development of the Early Careers pages on the AWE website. They will also conduct market research to inform and enhance recruitment strategies. The goal of these services is to ensure AWE meets its annual hiring targets across various early careers programs, including the Evolve Graduate Program, Apprenticeship Program, Year in Industry Program, and the Defence STEM Undergraduate Program. These programs cover a wide range of disciplines such as engineering, science, project management, and more. The provider must demonstrate a proven track record in managing end-to-end attraction strategies for early careers programs, including digital and social media marketing, university engagement, and national events. They should also provide comprehensive real-time reporting to track progress and suggest proactive solutions to ensure targets are met. The provider will need to establish and maintain productive relationships with AWE's chosen UK institutions, using innovative methods to engage students and position AWE as an employer of choice in STEM and nuclear fields. This includes leveraging digital and social media, as well as other activities to keep AWE at the forefront of student engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c080
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038355-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AWE PLC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aweprocurement@awe.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

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