--- title: "Services to Support Recruitment of Non-executive Appointments to DHSC's ALBs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4542abd2-800e-4614-9e6c-a53b2c125393" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4542abd2-800e-4614-9e6c-a53b2c125393" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4542abd2-800e-4614-9e6c-a53b2c125393.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4542abd2-800e-4614-9e6c-a53b2c125393.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH" published: "2019-04-16" --- # Services to Support Recruitment of Non-executive Appointments to DHSC's ALBs Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4542abd2-800e-4614-9e6c-a53b2c125393 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4542abd2-800e-4614-9e6c-a53b2c125393) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4542abd2-800e-4614-9e6c-a53b2c125393.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is conducting an open procurement process for providing pre-assessment services and external advertising for non-executive appointments within its arm's length bodies (ALBs). The tender, titled "Services to Support Recruitment of Non-executive Appointments to DHSC's ALBs," has been published on 7th February 2019, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure below threshold. The tender period will close on 1st March 2019, and the contract is expected to last for 12 months, commencing on 1st April 2019 and potentially extending to 31st March 2020. The procurement falls under the recruitment services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £24,800, applicable across the United Kingdom and other territories. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that meet the suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in external advertising and pre-assessment services for public appointments may find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging with this procurement process could not only enhance visibility within the public sector but also facilitate partnerships that could lead to further opportunities in government-related contracts, contributing to sustainable business growth. ## Notice This is notification that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is running a sub-OJEU, open procurement for the provision of pre-assessment services and external advertising for non-executive appointments for a range of DHSCs ALBs. The contract is expected to run for a period of 12 months, with extension options. Bidders are required to refer to the ITT documentation for full details of the requirement by following the link to the e-sourcing system included as part of this notice. Additional information: In order to access the ITT documentation and submit a response, bidders are requested to register on the Departments e-sourcing system by following the link below. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94f69df-fe0b-4ddc-8650-7507de2b88fa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2019 at 08:36 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94f69df-fe0b-4ddc-8650-7507de2b88fa - 12 Feb 2019 at 14:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64223851-7b57-4773-9d69-cd70ee0f33c1 - 8 Feb 2019 at 12:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64223851-7b57-4773-9d69-cd70ee0f33c1 - 7 Feb 2019 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64223851-7b57-4773-9d69-cd70ee0f33c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d94f69df-fe0b-4ddc-8650-7507de2b88fa 16th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64223851-7b57-4773-9d69-cd70ee0f33c1 12th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/949a4975-71fe-4b2e-a96b-043ee26eb2a6 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/556f7650-83a8-4f1b-88ca-93a589ce2e12 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/020d21e9-bfb7-409b-a8d1-58ded778fcbe n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3856ef79-d74c-4dd9-af6f-38c31f7f27ff n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5fcc713-0a31-4c36-91c0-dda45ace66e7 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a324ec55-e913-4808-bc5f-ac8da02bc701 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d709dde3-dd48-4f29-8636-ed47a4e3799a n/a - https://dh.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d52f216e-5ccb-428c-a7b4-f7d39ce0bb60 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6305a0e1-8824-4028-999f-cf6c8cba4a74 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f902866-b7b5-4d27-951d-6e9fa09cd14e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/827afcc8-01c8-426c-adb5-0248b493cd50 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31fd0ae0-556e-4a24-b894-028eee75f397 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ff0242f-25ab-4d42-b7f2-cf6c766894ff n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2d9609d-9b66-4b31-b23b-e3991d096e4d n/a ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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