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title: "PS17121:Executive search for the following position: Met Office Chair"
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# PS17121:Executive search for the following position: Met Office Chair

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99c657c1-5e8c-4119-9bbe-97ae0b1513f2

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeks executive search services for the position of Chair at the Met Office (tender ID: PS17121). This procurement falls under the recruitment services industry category and is located in SW1H 0ET, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 20th June 2017. The contract is expected to start on 3rd July 2017 and conclude on 31st October 2017, with the appointment of the successful candidate anticipated by October 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies and firms specialising in executive search services, particularly those with experience in public sector appointments. Businesses that can demonstrate a robust search methodology, a commitment to diversity, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable participants in this procurement process.

## Notice

*Please do not respond directly to the buyer. Please Note: Tender will close at 11:00 on 20/06/2017 BEIS are looking to appoint a new Chair to work closely with the full-time Chief Executive of the Met Office. The role of Chair is pivotal and demands effective strategic leadership of the Board. The Chair has many responsibilities for providing first-rate strategic leadership on matters including: * Leading the Board by facilitating a high standard of discussion, allowing it to steer the Met Office through collective working, ensuring that systems are in place to provide Board members with appropriate support and the timely, relevant information required for them to perform their role. * Leading the Board to support and challenge the Executive Team in setting the strategic direction of the organisation, including advising on organisational targets and priorities. * Leading on the appointment, induction, and assessment of non-Executive Board Members to ensure a strong Board with a range of skills, and being actively involved in the appointment and performance assessment of the Chief Executive. * Providing the Minister and BEIS Sponsor with the Board's perspective on strategic matters and other relevant issues as required, this includes ensuring that the Board takes proper account of guidance provided by the Minister and Secretary of State for BEIS. The appointed search and recruitment firm will be required to deliver search requirements for the vacancy in order for the successful applicant to be appointed by October 2017. This post is currently not regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA). However, the campaign process will still follow the best practice according to those appointment principles. The successful bidder will be required to: * 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; and * Attend a wash up meeting after the advertisement closes to discuss the pool of candidates and debrief. 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/994726e8-524e-49c1-a529-9fa19ad5467e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2017 at 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994726e8-524e-49c1-a529-9fa19ad5467e
- 25 Jul 2017 at 07:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5b3b5c-373e-4824-a243-97195cd2ae74
- 7 Jun 2017 at 14:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5b3b5c-373e-4824-a243-97195cd2ae74
- 6 Jun 2017 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5b3b5c-373e-4824-a243-97195cd2ae74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994726e8-524e-49c1-a529-9fa19ad5467e
  25th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea5b3b5c-373e-4824-a243-97195cd2ae74
  25th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f306079c-790e-4f16-98fd-5b415d09c3dd
  PS17121 AW5.2 Price Schedule Approved
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99bdf719-802e-493e-98f7-cbe51249bd1c
  PS17121 ITQ Invitation to Quote approved (2)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/998d8e66-0f11-4d1e-9cb0-1832fa5bf898
  PS17121 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions Approved
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24e13e41-204c-458c-b04b-c95f404b3531
  PS17121-S1-Services purchasing contract Approved

## Notice URLs

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

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