Tender

Framework for the Provision of Specialist Permanent Recruitment Searches

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Feb 2025 at 16:11

Planning

03 Feb 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has initiated a tender process for the establishment of a "Framework for the Provision of Specialist Permanent Recruitment Searches" under CPV code 79000000, focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This procurement, in the planning and tender stages as of February 2025, aims to support permanent search agencies in filling senior or challenging positions. The competitive procedure with negotiation is being employed, with electronic submissions due by 10:00 AM on 17th February 2025. The services will be based in the UKD72 region, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2025. The council's contact is Mr Kevin Fletcher, reachable via email at kevin.fletcher@liverpool.gov.uk.

This tender opens significant opportunities for recruitment agencies specialising in senior-level roles and hard-to-fill positions. Agencies with robust strategies and networks for high-level recruitment will find this framework particularly advantageous, allowing them to establish long-term relationships with Liverpool City Council and potentially other public sector partners. Businesses adept at navigating competitive negotiations and offering innovative, effective recruitment solutions are best suited to compete and grow through this opportunity. Moreover, given the inclusive framework agreement allowing up to 999 participants, a wide range of businesses can benefit from this substantial procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Specialist Permanent Recruitment Searches

Notice Description

The council would like to set up a framework for permanent search agencies to support with senior or hard to fill positions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council would like to set up a framework for permanent search agencies to support with senior or hard to fill positions once Matrix has been exhausted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003517-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Kevin Fletcher
Contact Email
kevin.fletcher@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512333000

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
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
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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