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Search & Selection Framework

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate) in Dundee, UK, has completed the award of a tender titled "Search & Selection Framework". This procurement process focused on procuring search and selection services for senior roles within both the Care Inspectorate and SSSC under the services category. The tender was carried out through an open procedure with Livingston James Ltd being awarded contracts for CEO/Director roles and Head of/Senior Operational staff roles. The contracts, valued at £170,000 each, were signed on April 21, 2023, creating opportunities for businesses in the social protection industry.

The procurement process initiated by the Care Inspectorate opens avenues for SMEs and businesses in social protection seeking to provide executive search and selection services. The framework agreement allows for potential business growth and collaboration opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in recruiting for senior operational positions. Businesses interested in providing search and selection services for public sector organisations can leverage this procurement stage to engage with the Care Inspectorate in Dundee and enhance their service offerings within the social protection industry.

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Notice Title

Search & Selection Framework

Notice Description

Provision of search and selection services for senior roles within both the Care Inspectorate and SSSC

Lot Information

CEO/Director roles

Provision of search and selection services for CEO/Director roles within both the Care Inspectorate and SSSC. It is anticipated that the value of the framework will not exceed 170,000GBP excluding VAT, for the life of the agreement, across both lots, including any extension options, actual spend will be determined by requirement as and when identified.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Head of/Senior Operational staff roles

Provision of search and selection services for Head of/Senior Operational staff roles within both the Care Inspectorate and SSSC. It is anticipated that the value of the framework will not exceed 170,000GBP excluding VAT, for the life of the agreement, across both lots, including any extension options, actual spend will be determined by requirement as and when identified.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000719296
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476861
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement.team@careinspectorate.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1382207100

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVINGSTON JAMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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