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title: "UK SBS PS16248 Executive Search for the following position"
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# UK SBS PS16248 Executive Search for the following position

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-602cb620-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a public procurement process for the position titled "UK SBS PS16248 Executive Search for the following position". This initiative falls under the Recruitment Services industry category and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract awarded to GatenbySanderson Limited on 24 November 2016, valued at £15,050. The contract period begins on 20 January 2017 and concludes on 19 May 2017, with a tender submission deadline set for 10 November 2016.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, particularly those that can demonstrate adherence to the best practices outlined by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver a diverse candidate pool and strategic recruitment support would be well-suited to compete for this contract and potentially extend their business reach within the public sector.

## Notice

The successful supplier will be required to deliver search requirements for the vacancy in order for the successful applicant to be appointed by March 2017. This post is currently regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA). Therefore the campaign process will follow the best practice according to those appointment principles. Requirement: The successful supplier will be required to undertake the following work: * Attend planning meetings and discuss search and campaign requirements with the Independent Panel Member(s), both appointment teams and other key stakeholders to agree the search, advertising strategies and timetable * Provide search and selection services ensuring a strong and diverse field of candidates; * Give support and advice on the preparation of recruitment documents and ensure applicant packs are made available in alternative formats if requested; * To respond to requests for applications via post and e-mail. To receive, log and acknowledge applications about the post and answer any queries by email or telephone. * Advise on advertising text and negotiating with media on prices for placing external adverts, plus placing advert; and bringing the advert to the attention of names of potential applicants (the team are considering the following publications/websites for advertisements: Times and any other publications/websites which are relevant to the vacant position. * Provide weekly campaign updates and statistics on the search and selection, including diversity; * Attend a wash up meeting after the advertisement closes to discuss the pool of candidates and debrief. Please note there is an option to extend the contract for a further 2 months until 27th May 2017. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. 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. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64aa0084-853b-4511-a2b2-092b7c878893 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2017 - 19 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,050 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75111000 - Executive and legislative services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2017 at 16:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64aa0084-853b-4511-a2b2-092b7c878893
- 27 Jan 2017 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64aa0084-853b-4511-a2b2-092b7c878893
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2e3158-8543-4809-b475-7c1fdf5a81ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64aa0084-853b-4511-a2b2-092b7c878893
  2nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2e3158-8543-4809-b475-7c1fdf5a81ce
  28th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79b51c54-a7bc-4798-81c8-126fadc12045
  PS16248 S1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41400b9d-267c-4c32-8067-df2d0343b58f
  Bidder-Loggin into Emptoris for the first time V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82b18323-5fce-47a6-907b-83b3b852cfcb
  Bidder Training V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/523f02b5-d840-4b5e-beb9-89dea6df5d76
  PS16248 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0295f05a-2648-41a7-a9c8-682771a4b904
  PS16248 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c8c63bf-6a2c-4a4e-a0f6-53629d6ea201
  PS16248 ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e89aa5a5-31b5-4517-a84a-f2c4366dd909
  PS16248 S1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f3b3e18-cdcd-44a9-b9d8-a88f04579098
  Bidder-Loggin into Emptoris for the first time V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/363e62ea-b498-4702-9d6c-791bdc30986b
  Bidder Training V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0b920dc-6b00-4caa-aca7-3c56adef9e7a
  PS16248 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/624cad5b-fefe-442e-bcec-3982242b8af8
  PS16248 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8453775-cf44-4f4c-8a02-dce17f792f30
  PS16248 ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc87aeef-7566-43ca-8f1d-2ba5fa5aa02a
  PS16248 S1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1efd6f69-a147-4d30-9fa7-5ec9d8382ccf
  Bidder-Loggin into Emptoris for the first time V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/390f548b-b408-4887-bf8a-a1e44584e419
  Bidder Training V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edd864af-9453-4601-9d06-5a81314d44bd
  PS16248 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31f02af7-b611-4d34-af93-e5e3b52f437a
  PS16248 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5692b9cc-6d3d-485e-a691-ebbdaf6dc8cc
  PS16248 ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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