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title: "Delivery Partner for Graduate Recruitment"
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# Delivery Partner for Graduate Recruitment

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37deb9e7-99d8-4a7a-bb58-e9793935d4f6

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting a procurement process for a tender titled "Delivery Partner for Graduate Recruitment." This initiative, classified under recruitment services, aims to hire at least six graduates for Ofwat's Graduate Development Programme, which features two streams: Generalists and Economists. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period having ended on 29th September 2017. The contract commenced on 16th October 2017 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2018. The procurement method used was an open procedure, classified as being below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for recruitment agencies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in candidate sourcing and management. Firms that can effectively advertise, manage applications, and advise on assessment processes will benefit from this contract. The role entails a strong focus on diversity in the recruitment process, making it suitable for businesses with experience in inclusive hiring practices. Engaging in this service can foster long-term partnerships, enhancing business growth in the competitive recruitment industry.

## Notice

The objective is to undertake effective advertising, search, selection and candidate management processes to recruit minimum 6 Graduates for Ofwat's Graduate Development Programme. There are 2 distinct streams within the Programme - Generalists and Economists. The former are located within the Strategy & Policy or Casework pools and the latter within the Analytics pool (the split being 50:50 Generalists and Economists). All Graduates (regardless of pool) will work across up to 3 relevant programmes via 6 month placements in order to complete the 18 month development programme. The Graduate development programme is a critical talent pipeline for Ofwat that allows us to fast track Graduates from Associate level through to Senior Associate level, whilst 'growing' skills that have been identified as being in short supply via our workforce planning and skills survey exercises. Scope of work We are looking for a Supplier to undertake targeted and effective advertising, recruitment and selection processes resulting in recruitment of minimum 6 high quality candidates to join our development programme. At all stages of long listing, short listing and assessment we require to see diversity suitably represented. The appointed Supplier will be required in conjunction with Ofwat to provide services as set out below. Any service not described below will be agreed between the parties. General requirement: * Project manage process from attraction to offer, to include all candidate correspondence via text message and email (with the exclusion of offer letters), portal set up, administration, management and updates. * Advise on appropriate media for advertising including social media * Place adverts for roles * Manage applications and responses * Initial sift (long-listing) and option for full sift (both via online portal) * Advise on the most appropriate ability testing of short-listed candidates * Purchase online tests, facilitate online testing and collate results * Advise on selection assessment centre content with option to redesign exercises. * Facilitation of a Selection Assessment Centre/s (SAC) * Option to provide 2-4 Assessors at SAC if needed * Provision of feedback for all attendees of SAC A complete audit trail must be maintained with MI available at each stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176ae000-6516-4660-b605-0cd041ce87ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | COHESION RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 24 May 2018 at 09:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176ae000-6516-4660-b605-0cd041ce87ae
- 2 Feb 2018 at 18:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176ae000-6516-4660-b605-0cd041ce87ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176ae000-6516-4660-b605-0cd041ce87ae
  24th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/077bfc10-16fb-4fc7-897c-b00993ec211a
  Contract

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