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title: "GBSLEP05052017 - Recruitment of Chair for Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) - AWARD"
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# GBSLEP05052017 - Recruitment of Chair for Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab8117df-7188-4932-9f04-475e22bd15c1

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## Summary

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) has recently completed the recruitment process for the role of Chair. The procurement was conducted by Birmingham City Council, which operates in the recruitment services industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 19th May 2017. The award notice was published on 9th June 2017, and the contracted timeline runs from 30th May 2017 to 30th September 2017, based in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms with expertise in senior recruitment services, particularly those that specialise in Non-Executive Director roles within prominent organisations. Businesses seeking to engage in this sector should possess a strong track record of identifying and securing high-calibre candidates and demonstrate an ability to enhance diversity within their shortlisted candidates. Such capabilities will be essential for organisations aiming to compete in similar future tenders and contribute to the strategic leadership of local enterprises.

## Notice

GBSLEP is looking to work with an organisation who has a proven track record of experience in recruiting senior Non-Executive Director roles of the highest standards, ideally in high profile organisations. The recruiter will be expected to deliver the following service: o Refine person specification, as necessary, with GBSLEP executive team o Identify and contact candidates to ascertain interest o Promote appeal and opportunities of role to contacted candidates o Ascertain candidates enthusiasm for and likely dedication to role o Provide a longlist of potential candidates. Where possible, this should reflect the diversity of the GBSLEP area. o Provide a shortlist of recommended outstanding candidates, including short CVs BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 hours (GMT) on 19th May 2017 using the Supplier Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0af70e-b8f6-466c-a596-0a7b1d441fbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRG ADVISORS LLP TRADING AS BERWICK PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2017 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0af70e-b8f6-466c-a596-0a7b1d441fbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0af70e-b8f6-466c-a596-0a7b1d441fbc
  9th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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