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title: "UK SBS PS16045 Executive Search: Chair - Low Pay Commission"
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# UK SBS PS16045 Executive Search: Chair - Low Pay Commission

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84632953-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focuses on the recruitment of a Chair for the Low Pay Commission, with the tender titled "UK SBS PS16045 Executive Search: Chair – Low Pay Commission". This process falls under the services industry category, specifically recruitment services, and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 20 April 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £20,550, commenced on 6 June 2016 and concluded on 5 February 2017. The key date for the contract start involved securing a successful applicant by 1 November 2016.

This particular tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment sector, especially those with experience in executive search services and government advisory roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for the contract, as the procurement process accommodates their participation. Companies capable of demonstrating expertise in talent acquisition for significant governmental positions will find this opportunity aligns with their service offerings and could enhance their portfolio, potentially leading to further contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is an independent body of employers, unions, and experts that advises the government about the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. The Commission's work involves an annual cycle culminating each February/March with the delivery of a report to government recommending the future level of the National Minimum Wage (NMW). In addition to this, the LPC's new remit on the National Living Wage (NLW) will also require the Commission to make recommendations on the NLW in October. The appointed search and recruitment consultancy firm will be required to deliver search requirements and assist the Appointments Team, in BIS with the selection process for the vacancy in order for the successful applicants to take up post on 1 November 2016. Please refer to the attached Invitation to Quote document for the full specification. Additional information: 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/5ea224c0-ed67-4d8e-96a8-9a5018aa3adb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2016 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2016 - 5 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,550 |
| 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 | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea224c0-ed67-4d8e-96a8-9a5018aa3adb
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a755b4f1-ff9b-49f5-81cd-16531e3d218a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea224c0-ed67-4d8e-96a8-9a5018aa3adb
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a755b4f1-ff9b-49f5-81cd-16531e3d218a
  5th April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19a74790-d53c-43fd-a007-371a5040fe1b
  AW5.2 Price Schdule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5fd8874-cfe2-43b8-b7b1-1fa36b796232
  S2 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d580b049-a8a9-41fe-93e8-537229dc6155
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/177089fd-303f-4324-965b-d45e4b6e28d6
  Bidder Logging in to Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6688f054-f64a-4792-aea9-add13ebd2043
  PS16045 ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7d89a80-3f0b-44e4-9c3c-88a2458baa48
  AW5.2 Price Schdule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f8588a5-3c0a-43e0-9482-a2c8ec38f68e
  S2 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/770854c9-423f-40fd-923e-e13ceab7e6db
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b622e0cb-d85e-4263-9e7f-18a461522943
  Bidder Logging in to Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24849c44-a6a5-4284-905c-e19b1655fc84
  PS16045 ITQ

## Notice URLs

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

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