--- title: "Job Evaluation and Pay & Grading Structure" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0de6e432-8c91-4ff1-891f-752c2056bd34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0de6e432-8c91-4ff1-891f-752c2056bd34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0de6e432-8c91-4ff1-891f-752c2056bd34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0de6e432-8c91-4ff1-891f-752c2056bd34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2021-07-13" --- # Job Evaluation and Pay & Grading Structure Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0de6e432-8c91-4ff1-891f-752c2056bd34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0de6e432-8c91-4ff1-891f-752c2056bd34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0de6e432-8c91-4ff1-891f-752c2056bd34.json) ## Summary The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited (KTN) is conducting a tender for a "Job Evaluation and Pay & Grading Structure" in the research and development services industry. Located in London, KTN is seeking to establish a fair and transparent evaluation system for its roles as part of its commitment to a diverse workplace. The procurement is currently open and follows a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their responses by 12:00 on 11th August 2021, with the contract period expected to commence on 23rd August and conclude by 15th October 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in human resources, organisational development, and compensation analysis. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in creating job evaluation systems, conducting market benchmarking, and developing pay structures will be particularly well-suited to compete. The project value is set at £30,000, encouraging both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in this competitive process. ## Notice KTN has approximately 220 people (50 roles) in the UK. KTN is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture and an exceptional place of work for its exceptional people. Currently there is no formal method to evaluate roles and the pay and grading structure is outdated. KTN requires a fair, competitive, transparent, and robust pay and grading structure that supports with attracting and retaining its employees. The following deliverables are required if KTN decides to proceed with a chosen contract partner. 2.1. Create a fair and robust job evaluation system - the framework must fairly and robustly assess the value of each role across the organisation, signalling to employees that all roles are valued equally. 2.2. Create a grading framework that establish clear levels of accountability and clarifies and identifies different levels of contribution and expectations across the organisation. 2.3. Define reward principles that will guide pay policy and pay practice. Design pay structure and pay progression system, aligned to the grading framework. 2.4. Carry out external benchmarking exercise to ensure that all roles within KTN are paid fairly and competitively against the appropriate market. 2.5. Carry out pay modelling to identify any equal pay risks and outliers and advise on options to move to address any issues. In response to this Statement of Works, please provide the information listed below. A final decision will be made w/c 16th August 2021 and you will be contacted by 17:00 on the 20th August to let you know whether you have been successful. 6.1. Short narrative describing how you would approach the project. 6.2. Initial schedule of costs. 6.3. Implementation plan and timeline. 6.4. Experience and expertise to carry out the project. 6.5. A completed copy of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. 6.6. Any additional Information that you may feel is relevant. 6.7. Legal information i.e. Your standard T&Cs. Please provide the information requested above to hr@ktn-uk.org by 12:00, 11th August 2021 at the latest. Submissions will be assessed on an ongoing basis until this date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c12308-51ef-4d9e-8613-1bd6932dce0b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1 0QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2021 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c12308-51ef-4d9e-8613-1bd6932dce0b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c12308-51ef-4d9e-8613-1bd6932dce0b 13th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fef0f6a-8d82-4704-84da-150f3c528b6e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c4185e7-9e0a-4e8f-aaf6-511eb1dd199a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - C0241 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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