--- title: "Executive Search Services for the recruitment of two Senior Directors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a780401-b91e-4b42-8aea-4b9d4659b5aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a780401-b91e-4b42-8aea-4b9d4659b5aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a780401-b91e-4b42-8aea-4b9d4659b5aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a780401-b91e-4b42-8aea-4b9d4659b5aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)" published: "2017-02-03" --- # Executive Search Services for the recruitment of two Senior Directors Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a780401-b91e-4b42-8aea-4b9d4659b5aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a780401-b91e-4b42-8aea-4b9d4659b5aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a780401-b91e-4b42-8aea-4b9d4659b5aa.json) ## Summary The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is seeking executive search services for the recruitment of two Senior Director positions: Senior Director Customers & Casework and Senior Director Business Improvement. This tender falls within the recruitment services industry category and is set in the West Midlands, England. It is currently in the Tender stage, with bids accepted until 16th February 2017. The expected contract value ranges between £20,000 and £50,000, with the contract period commencing on 20th February 2017 and concluding on 14th April 2017. This opportunity has been published under an open procurement method, which allows all interested suppliers to submit their proposals. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for recruitment firms and consultancy businesses specialised in talent acquisition and executive search. Companies with expertise in managing high-level recruitment processes, familiar with the public sector, and capable of demonstrating a robust methodology would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for services such as candidate management, advertising, and selection criteria establishment means that efficient and experienced SMEs in the recruitment industry could significantly benefit from this contract. ## Notice Executive Search, Selection and Candidate Management Services for the recruitment of a Senior Director Customers & Casework and Senior Director Business Improvement The scope covers Advertising, Search,Selection candidate management services. The appointed Supplier will be required in conjunction with Ofwat to provide Services as set out below. This list is not exclusive. General Requirement: - Agree a methodology and timetable for the recruitments of the Senior Directors - Advise on appropriate media for advertising - Draft separate advertisements and candidate briefing packs along the lines of the current role and job profiles application process - Advise on current role and job profiles as required - Advise on and agree selection criteria for the positions - Place adverts for Senior Director roles - Identify and recommend suitable candidates from existing databases - Conduct a parallel targeted search for the vacant Senior Director roles - Project manage the recruitment and selection processes - Manage applications received through both advertisements and search - Sift applications against agreed selection criteria for the Senior Director posts - Advise on the most appropriate methods 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. - Meet with short-list panels. - Manage interview process and prepare candidate interview reports on behalf of the Ofwat selection panels. - Provide support to panel members and give feedback to all candidates - Take up references ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15bdedec-6ac8-4328-aa59-8826e71e004c | | 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 | 3 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2017 - 14 Apr 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15bdedec-6ac8-4328-aa59-8826e71e004c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15bdedec-6ac8-4328-aa59-8826e71e004c 3rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB138152 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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