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title: "TfL 96871 Talent Mapping Framework"
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# TfL 96871 Talent Mapping Framework

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1deb89af-5974-4244-a5ab-11c462ba6c7c

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a framework agreement titled "TfL 96871 Talent Mapping Framework" under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV 79600000). This contract, based in London, United Kingdom, encompasses the provision of tools and insights for talent management to support TfL's executive talent acquisition. The procurement process used was an open procedure above the threshold. The contract was awarded to five service providers and is active from 16 January 2025 until 31 December 2028, ensuring key dates and deadlines are respected within the stipulated contract period. The buying organisation, TfL, is located at 5 Endeavour Square, London, England.

This framework presents vast opportunities for large-scale businesses that specialise in recruitment services, particularly those focusing on executive talent acquisition and market insights. The awarded suppliers, including Penna Plc, Research Europe Ltd, Talent Insight Group Limited, TMP Advisory Ltd T/A Miles Advisory, and Wilbury Stratton Consultants Ltd, will benefit from the direct call-off provision enabling quick turnarounds in high-demand scenarios. This contract is suitable for firms with expertise in diverse and top-level talent pools and is exclusive to non-SME and non-VCSE organisations, making it a prime opportunity for established recruitment entities to expand their influence and capabilities within TfL and potentially other functional bodies such as the GLA, MPS, and LFB.

## Notice

The services to be captured by this framework agreement provide Transport for London (TfL) in-house executive Talent Acquisition (TA) team with the tools and insights required to understand the top talent in a given market. This information then feeds into the recruitment and retention strategy for any given recruitment category (senior or top level management) ensuring the organisation maintains a diverse talent pool of suitable top level talent in line with the core, close, creative approach. The 4-year framework agreement is awarded to 5 service providers. The direct award provision as call off level will apply to all chosen service providers allowing the TA team to be able to turn around work quickly and efficiently in times of high demand and pressure with a particular service provider who has a specialism suitable to a piece of work. The framework agreement will be awarded on behalf of TfL however it will also be available to be used by the GLA, its other Functional Bodies (FBs), the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and the London Fire Brigade (LFB) if this is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd5d176-ebdc-4887-a1f5-3a87569fdf9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | PENNA; RESEARCH EUROPE; TALENT INSIGHT GROUP; TMP ADVISORY LTD T/A MILES ADVISORY; WILBURY STRATTON CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd5d176-ebdc-4887-a1f5-3a87569fdf9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdd5d176-ebdc-4887-a1f5-3a87569fdf9a
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f96d5aad-d978-47eb-951f-9890535f3efe
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/681b7360-7a9a-435e-9ef3-ed06dcbd9ddd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78e637ff-2a46-4ee6-804a-57fed2a30ab0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6061cc55-9ccf-4798-a533-3b94cb13d148
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d91f97a-2da1-4ad9-8e2c-e51acfd6e1fa

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