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title: "Attract to Train and Sift"
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# Attract to Train and Sift

Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19051506-b1f3-4ace-8f7d-4cb2f072d103

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## Summary

The Cheshire Constabulary, representing the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, is conducting a tender process titled "Attract to Train and Sift" to procure recruitment services. This effort aims to replace the expiring "E" Recruitment system, focusing on achieving a recruitment process that is accessible, efficient, effective, and free of bias for both Wholetime and On-Call firefighters. Key milestones include an implementation period starting on 1st August 2020, with actual recruitment commencing on 1st September 2020. The tender submission deadline is set for 20th April 2020. The services are classified under CPV code 79600000, which encompasses recruitment services, and are to be provided at various locations, including Winsford, Cheshire and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the recruitment services sector, particularly those that are innovative and can propose more effective solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those committed to sustainable practices and fair employment standards, such as paying the national living wage. Interested suppliers who meet these criteria will find a growth opportunity within the public sector, contributing to improved recruitment strategies for emergency services.

## Notice

The current contract for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's "E" Recruitment system is due to expire and we are now seeking to re-tender for the provision of Services. The aim of the system is to be more accessible, efficient, effective and free of bias system during the initial stages of the recruitment process for both our Wholetime and On-Call, (part-time) firefighters. The current processes for both the Wholetime and On-Call firefighters is included in the Tender document, however if as a potential supplier you believe that there is a more effective/different way of providing the service we would very interested to hear from you. The Implementation Period will start 1st August 2020, with the Recruitment Process commencing 1st September 2020. Whilst it is not essential, CFRS seek to build relationships with contractors/suppliers who are accredited living wage employers or who pay their employees a minimum of the national living wage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef5ef73-a32c-4016-98b5-c27d94e612ff |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2020 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef5ef73-a32c-4016-98b5-c27d94e612ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef5ef73-a32c-4016-98b5-c27d94e612ff
  12th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=32320&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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