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title: "Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services for the recruitment of a Chief Executive for Ofwat"
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# Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services for the recruitment of a Chief Executive for Ofwat

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8684aaf7-5494-4823-abdf-47d6a6d7d901

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## Summary

The procurement process for an executive search service to recruit a Chief Executive for Ofwat has been completed. The buying organisation, the Water Services Regulation Authority, initiated this tender titled "Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services." The contract falls under the placement services category within the services industry and is located in both Birmingham and London. The contract was awarded on 23 July 2017, and it commenced on 24 July 2017, set to run until 6 November 2017. The total contract value is £31,000, awarded through a direct procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies and firms specialising in executive search and selection. Companies capable of demonstrating adherence to the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, and that possess experience in managing diverse candidate pools, will be particularly well-suited to participate in similar contracts in the future. The contract's focus on equal opportunities highlights the demand for organisations committed to inclusive practices, making this a viable opportunity for SMEs in the recruitment sector.

## Notice

Scope of work is to undertake effective advertising, search, selection and candidate management processes to recruit a Chief Executive for Ofwat. General requirement: * Agree a methodology and timetable for the recruitment of the role * Operate in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles of fair and open competition * Advise on appropriate media for advertising * Draft separate advertisements and candidate briefing pack along the lines of the current role and job profile application process * Advise on current role and job profile as required * Advise on and agree selection criteria for the position * Place advert for role * Identify and recommend suitable candidates from existing databases * Conduct a parallel targeted search for the role and demonstrating Ofwat's policy as an equal opportunities employer by targeting BME, gender, disability to actively source candidates from diverse backgrounds * Provide competition diversity information to Ofwat and the Civil Service Commission * Project manage the recruitment and selection process * Manage applications received through both advertisement and search * Sift applications against agreed selection criteria for the post * Advise on the most appropriate method for assessing short-listed candidates against the key criteria and competencies. * Sift applications against agreed selection criteria prior to long-list meeting with the Ofwat team. * Undertake preliminary telephone interviews with sifted candidates. * Provide report(s) on findings and suggested long-lists. * Meet with long-list panels. * Deliver psychometric assessments , reports and debriefing as part of the selection process * Meet with short-list panel. * Manage interview process and prepare candidate interview reports on behalf of the Ofwat selection panel. * Take up references in a timely manner and provide reference reports to Ofwat * Provide support to panel members and give feedback to all candidates * Review the campaign and lessons learned with Ofwat Additional information: Please note that the contract date was 24 July 2017 but the system does not let you enter the commencement date to be the same start date hence a day earlier has been used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a079ebcf-4f8b-4d96-a063-b4bd2dd4b744 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2017 - 6 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,000 |
| 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2017 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a079ebcf-4f8b-4d96-a063-b4bd2dd4b744

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a079ebcf-4f8b-4d96-a063-b4bd2dd4b744
  30th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca065886-d315-4e12-a7b4-9f2c623f28cd
  Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofwat.gov.uk

## Provenance

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