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title: "Executive Search Services for the recruitment of two Senior Directors"
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# Executive Search Services for the recruitment of two Senior Directors

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d7f9c75-f099-43b8-b45b-f9bfa2c03dcd

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is seeking executive search services for the recruitment of two Senior Directors, focusing on key positions such as Senior Director of Customers & Casework and Senior Director of Business Improvement. This procurement process, classified under recruitment services with a total contract value of £50,000, is currently in the award stage following its completion on 20th February 2017. The contract period is set to commence on the same date and run until 14th April 2017. The service is to be delivered in Birmingham, located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, as part of an open procurement method aiming to encourage competitive bidding.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in executive recruitment services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive candidate management and selection processes. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in high-level recruitment, project management, and candidate assessment methodologies would be particularly well-suited to participate in this contract. With Ofwat overseeing the process, firms that engage effectively in the public sector will find avenues for growth and collaboration, potentially leading to further contracts in related services.

## Notice

Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services for the recruitment of a Senior Director Customers & Casework and Senior Director Business Improvement The scope covers Advertising, Search,Selection candidate management services. The appointed Supplier will be required in conjunction with Ofwat to provide Services as set out below. This list is not exclusive. General Requirement: - Agree a methodology and timetable for the recruitments of the Senior Directors - Advise on appropriate media for advertising - Draft separate advertisements and candidate briefing packs along the lines of the current role and job profiles application process - Advise on current role and job profiles as required - Advise on and agree selection criteria for the positions - Place adverts for Senior Director roles - Identify and recommend suitable candidates from existing databases - Conduct a parallel targeted search for the vacant Senior Director roles - Project manage the recruitment and selection processes - Manage applications received through both advertisements and search - Sift applications against agreed selection criteria for the Senior Director posts - Advise on the most appropriate methods for assessing short-listed candidates against the key criteria and competencies. - Sift applications against agreed selection criteria prior to long-list meeting with the Ofwat team. - Undertake preliminary telephone interviews with sifted candidates. - Provide report(s) on findings and suggested long-lists. - Meet with long-list panels. - Meet with short-list panels. - Manage interview process and prepare candidate interview reports on behalf of the Ofwat selection panels. - Provide support to panel members and give feedback to all candidates - Take up references

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1c1998-ea23-461a-aa25-8e65b8171561 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2017 - 14 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1c1998-ea23-461a-aa25-8e65b8171561

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1c1998-ea23-461a-aa25-8e65b8171561
  20th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR140434
  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/

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