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title: "Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for the Provision of; Fixed Term Agency Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, DBS Checks and Statement of Works"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for the Provision of; Fixed Term Agency Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, DBS Checks and Statement of Works

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33e5551b-e0aa-4213-9e8c-f447d602a1ce

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## Summary

Southampton City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, conducting a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for the provision of Fixed Term Agency Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, DBS Checks, and Statement of Works services. This early engagement notice targets the recruitment services industry, aiming to procure services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the end date for stakeholder engagement on 28 August 2024. This process is not yet an Invitation to Tender (ITT) but is intended to gather information and feedback to guide the future procurement procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those offering agency recruitment, permanent staff recruitment, recruitment advertising, and DBS check services. It is an excellent occasion for SMEs to engage, contribute insights, and potentially influence the structuring of the upcoming procurement. Companies with expertise in these areas and who are interested in entering or expanding their presence in the South East recruitment market would be well-suited to participate in this pre-market engagement process.

## Notice

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire for the Provision of; Fixed Term Agency Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, DBS Checks and Statement of Works. Please note this is not an Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise. The Authority is considering initiating a procurement process for the appointment of a Fixed Term Agency Recruitment, some Permanent Recruitment of Staff in addition to Recruitment Advertising, DBS Checks and Statement of Works in the future, but this pre-procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire is a call for information only. The Market Engagement Questionnaire will provide an opportunity for interested parties to provide feedback and information to the Authority. Such advice may be used in the planning and conduct of the procurement procedure, provided that it does not have the effect of distorting competition and does not result in a violation of the principles of non-discrimination and transparency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07437e9-ebaf-430a-80c9-e84f2699645f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 08:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07437e9-ebaf-430a-80c9-e84f2699645f
- 23 Jul 2024 at 12:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07437e9-ebaf-430a-80c9-e84f2699645f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07437e9-ebaf-430a-80c9-e84f2699645f
  24th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  Tender Portal - REQ/1000262 - Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire - Recruitment, DBS Checks and Statement of Works

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