--- title: "Recruitment, Selection and Candidate Management Services for Graduate Recruitment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-078ba7ac-a9fe-4da6-8e8f-60ed4349bdf7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-078ba7ac-a9fe-4da6-8e8f-60ed4349bdf7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-078ba7ac-a9fe-4da6-8e8f-60ed4349bdf7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-078ba7ac-a9fe-4da6-8e8f-60ed4349bdf7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)" published: "2017-09-15" --- # Recruitment, Selection and Candidate Management Services for Graduate Recruitment Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-078ba7ac-a9fe-4da6-8e8f-60ed4349bdf7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-078ba7ac-a9fe-4da6-8e8f-60ed4349bdf7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-078ba7ac-a9fe-4da6-8e8f-60ed4349bdf7.json) ## Summary The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting a tender for "Recruitment, Selection and Candidate Management Services for Graduate Recruitment". This opportunity falls under the recruitment services category and is located primarily in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently open, with a deadline for submissions set for 29 September 2017. The contract is anticipated to start on 11 October 2017 and will run until 31 January 2018. The estimated value of the tender is between £18,000 and £21,000 and follows an open procurement method. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in recruitment services and talent management, to collaborate with Ofwat. Companies that excel in implementing diverse recruitment strategies and managing comprehensive candidate assessment processes would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this opportunity by showcasing their tailored services and innovative approaches in the recruitment sector. ## Notice Ofwat is looking for a Supplier to undertake targeted and effective advertising, recruitment and selection processes resulting in recruitment of minimum 6 high quality candidates to join our development programme. At all stages of long listing, short listing and assessment we require to see diversity suitably represented. The appointed Supplier will be required in conjunction with Ofwat to provide services as set out below. Any service not described below will be agreed between the parties. General requirement: Project manage process from attraction to offer, to include all candidate correspondence via text message and email (with the exclusion of offer letters), portal set up, administration, management and updates. Advise on appropriate media for advertising including social media Place adverts for roles Manage applications and responses Initial sift (long-listing) and option for full sift (both via online portal) Advise on the most appropriate ability testing of short-listed candidates Purchase online tests, facilitate online testing and collate results Advise on selection assessment centre content with option to redesign exercises. Facilitation of a Selection Assessment Centre/s (SAC) Option to provide 2-4 Assessors at SAC if needed Provision of feedback for all attendees of SAC ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be794742-c61a-4bf9-b205-16de04babd07 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Oct 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B5 4UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be794742-c61a-4bf9-b205-16de04babd07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be794742-c61a-4bf9-b205-16de04babd07 15th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP147034 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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