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title: "Recruitment Consultancy"
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buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-04-10"
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# Recruitment Consultancy

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f04ce74-71ba-4c84-8b16-075ce4eaf030

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is inviting tenders for a Recruitment Consultancy service aimed at assisting with the recruitment process for multiple senior roles, including three new heads of service and a new director. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, and is being conducted through an open procurement method. Key dates include the publication date of the tender on 10 April 2017 and a deadline for submissions by 28 April 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 17 May 2017 and will last until 31 August 2017, with all activities located in the South East region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly those specialising in executive search and selection services. Firms with capabilities in recruitment advertising, candidate attraction, assessment tools, and candidate verification will be well-suited to compete. The collaboration with Ashford Borough Council can help enhance the visibility and capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the recruitment industry, leveraging their specialised expertise to fulfill public sector needs.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council is seeking support from recruitment consultants to assist with the search and selection processes for three new head of service roles plus a new director role. Consultants will be required to provide a proposal with recommendations on the process including: * advice on recruitment advertising * proposed timetable and process * how they will support with headhunting and candidate attraction, * how they will support the Appointment's Committee with shortlisting and selection * assessment tools * candidate checks and referencing Additional information: All documents and instructions relating to this opportunity can be downloaded from the South East Business Portal (link attached)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a98d213d-ad07-4a60-b9b9-ce6c89e48151 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| 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

- 10 Apr 2017 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a98d213d-ad07-4a60-b9b9-ce6c89e48151

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a98d213d-ad07-4a60-b9b9-ce6c89e48151
  10th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/
  South East Business Portal

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