--- title: "CCCC17B33 - Provision of Consultancy for Graduate Recruitment Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-442df639-3d37-4642-a576-cc2c8882f613" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-442df639-3d37-4642-a576-cc2c8882f613" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-442df639-3d37-4642-a576-cc2c8882f613.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-442df639-3d37-4642-a576-cc2c8882f613.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-11-24" --- # CCCC17B33 - Provision of Consultancy for Graduate Recruitment Programme Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-442df639-3d37-4642-a576-cc2c8882f613 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-442df639-3d37-4642-a576-cc2c8882f613) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-442df639-3d37-4642-a576-cc2c8882f613.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently engaged in a tender process for the "Provision of Consultancy for Graduate Recruitment Programme". This procurement, falling under the human resources management consultancy services category, is aimed at evaluating and improving the organisation's efforts to attract and hire a diverse workforce. The open procurement method allows for responses until the tender period closes on 8th December 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 21st December 2017 and will run until 30th March 2018, with a total value of £20,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector focusing on HR services, diversity recruitment strategies, and personnel training. Companies specialising in providing insights and recommendations to enhance recruitment processes would be particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could leverage this procurement to expand their footprint in the public sector, offering tailored consultancy solutions to influence and shape graduate recruitment practices. ## Notice The requirement is for a Provision of Consultancy for a Graduate Recruitment Programme review output report, which comments on what the Authority is doing well and what it could do better in its efforts to attract and hire a diverse set of people. The report should include recommendations on steps which the Authority could take to improve diversity in its applicants and hires. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (08/12/2017)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f310c79-456f-434b-b735-2a1dc0136727 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Dec 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services - 79611000 - Job search services - 79632000 - Personnel-training services ## Release History - 24 Nov 2017 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f310c79-456f-434b-b735-2a1dc0136727 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f310c79-456f-434b-b735-2a1dc0136727 24th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ea58b50-7908-48d6-a9bf-da805a7db076 CCCC17B33- Appendix A - Terms of Participation - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d172ccc-3bff-4357-9a2f-ef5d9817d2fa CCCC17B33- Appendix B - Statement of Requirements - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c50a02e-e7db-4fbc-930b-d179bca03a5d CCCC17B33- Appendix C - Short Form Terms and Conditions for Services v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57ab66c0-d623-47eb-bf51-e905d7bcf06b CCCC17B33- Appendix D - Response Guidance - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70f8958d-7ca5-4b8e-9d7f-73f2000c9c67 CCCC17B33- Appendix E - Pricing Schedule Capped Cost v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac217d11-9b7e-424b-b8eb-a7655d415352 CCCC17B33- Invitation To Tender - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a322d103-1d80-4132-bcb7-d4737909ae0b Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part A pdf (4) - Shortcut - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b1af67c-140f-4e50-9558-0b08d70573e9 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part B (1) ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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