--- title: "Recruitment partner for appointment of Chair" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f70dd20-d682-489d-9cd3-e1740213de12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f70dd20-d682-489d-9cd3-e1740213de12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f70dd20-d682-489d-9cd3-e1740213de12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f70dd20-d682-489d-9cd3-e1740213de12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AUTHORITY" published: "2019-10-29" --- # Recruitment partner for appointment of Chair Buyer: PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f70dd20-d682-489d-9cd3-e1740213de12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f70dd20-d682-489d-9cd3-e1740213de12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f70dd20-d682-489d-9cd3-e1740213de12.json) ## Summary The Professional Standards Authority is seeking a recruitment partner to appoint a new Chair, necessitating proposals by 16:00 on 8 November 2019. The selection process has been classified under the recruitment services industry and is located in London, United Kingdom. This tender follows an open procurement method under the below-threshold procedure, with the contract period set to commence on 20 November 2019 and conclude by 31 March 2020. The Authority is particularly interested in agencies with experience in recruiting for significant public bodies, aiming to ensure a diverse candidate pool across the UK. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for recruitment agencies, especially those that specialise in public sector placements or have experience with high-level appointments. Agencies with a proven track record in sourcing diverse candidates and managing interview processes would be ideally positioned to compete. By successfully engaging with this procurement exercise, businesses can expand their service offerings and enhance their reputation within the public sector recruitment landscape. ## Notice The Professional Standards Authority is seeking to appoint a Chair before the end of the financial year and is looking for a recruitment partner to work with the Authority to select the new Chair. The Authority is looking for a recruitment agency with a track record of recruiting chairs to significant public bodies. The successful agency will be expected to: * prepare proposals for advertising and searching for suitable candidates * demonstrate how it will source a diverse range of candidates from across the UK * undertake preliminary interviewing of candidates, and prepare a long list for the Authority's consideration, using criteria agreed with the Authority * work with the Authority to prepare a shortlist of candidates for interview * work with the Authority on interview arrangements, support candidates through the interview process, and debrief candidates at the end of the process. The supplier will be expected to deliver a significant number of qualified and quality candidates, by deadlines stated in the ITT, to allow the Authority to shortlist for interview and ultimately appoint a Chair. Please submit proposals and relevant documents directly to the Authority through Procurement@professionalstandards.org.uk by 16:00 on 8 November 2019. Additional information: Please complete the supplier questionnaire and submit this alongside proposal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998dfe73-d077-47a5-a2b3-82a3891bc1d2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | 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 | 29 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AUTHORITY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1W 9SP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Pimlico North | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2019 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998dfe73-d077-47a5-a2b3-82a3891bc1d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998dfe73-d077-47a5-a2b3-82a3891bc1d2 29th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8332153b-5716-4d75-9ea7-de1aa086c8f7 ITT Statement of Requirement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c2f3e1e-f61a-4837-b9bc-a5c60f6d64e2 Supplier Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a217f646-ec94-4844-88d1-666dcd41259a Chair Job Description - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfa75092-197d-4182-beba-23c6bfd207c4 Chair person specification ## Notice URLs - http://www.professionalstandards.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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