--- title: "DE&S CORPORATE SERVICES EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SUPPORT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be8c94cd-498e-41f3-9dcb-be5a5a7d55f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be8c94cd-498e-41f3-9dcb-be5a5a7d55f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be8c94cd-498e-41f3-9dcb-be5a5a7d55f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be8c94cd-498e-41f3-9dcb-be5a5a7d55f3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2018-06-05" --- # DE&S CORPORATE SERVICES EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SUPPORT Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be8c94cd-498e-41f3-9dcb-be5a5a7d55f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be8c94cd-498e-41f3-9dcb-be5a5a7d55f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be8c94cd-498e-41f3-9dcb-be5a5a7d55f3.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the "DE&S Corporate Services Executive Recruitment Support" project, aimed at building a framework agreement to facilitate the recruitment of top-level managerial talent. This procurement process falls under the Recruitment Services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Currently at the Tender stage, the deadline for submission of bids is 10 July 2018, with an expected contract duration of two years from the establishment of the framework, plus an option for an additional two years. The procurement method employed is the Open Procedure as stipulated in the PCR 2015 regulations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment services, particularly those with experience in sourcing high-level candidates for permanent and interim roles. Companies focusing on collaborative strategies, market mapping, and candidate assessment would be well positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement for in-depth market knowledge and strong relationships with stakeholders underscores the need for suppliers capable of delivering tailored recruitment solutions that align with the cultural and operational specifics of the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice DE&S has a requirement to establish a framework agreement for Corporate Services Executive Recruitment Support, to help us attract and hire the best talent in the market for the top levels of our management structure, in both permanent and interim roles. We need to get access to top talent, build our brand in the senior marketplace and use our freedoms around pay and reward to secure the very best individuals. We want to build relationships with the external supplier so they get to know DE&S and understand our business, our culture and senior leaders. We are looking for a Contractor who can work collaboratively to develop an executive recruitment approach that produces current and future leaders of our organisation. The role of the Corporate Services Executive Recruitment Support Framework Contractor will be to work face to face with HR, the business and key stakeholders, including our Chief Executives Committee and Senior Leadership Group to define and advise the correct person specification for each role, utilising market data to advise potential candidate sources that will provide access to the most relevant and high quality candidates per role. For permanent recruitment, it is expected that in-depth research based market mapping will be conducted to identify and approach potential candidates, introducing DE&S in a compelling way in order to attract them to the opportunity on offer. The Framework Contractor will conduct a thorough assessment of all candidates before recommending the most suitable individuals to DE&S, and subsequently managing these individuals through the selection process of shortlist and interview stages before securing the preferred candidate. The Contract duration is expected to be 2 years from the framework establishment, with a further 2 option years anticipated. Firm prices are sought for all permanent recruitment work under the Contract. Interim recruitment will be subject to Firm daily rate price bandings. The competition is being conducted under the PCR 2015 Open Procedure. This is a live Invitation to Tender and Bidders must respond directly to this Invitation to Tender by obtaining the ITT documents published on this Contracts Finder notice (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/). The Cyber Security level of this requirement is defined as 'Low'. To tender for this opportunity, Tenderers must: - Access the DCO Contract Notice on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ (Access Code: 5F89S87J9A) and complete the online Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) within this by the due date/time. - Complete a Cyber Security Supplier Assurance Questionnaire by registering on https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/ and entering the reference: RAR-Y9ZF5MPY - Download the published ITT Documents for this requirement from this Contracts Finder notice and complete and submit postal tenders through the MOD Abbey Wood Tender board by the due date/time. All required information is given in this documentation. Additional information: The advert information and Suitability Assessment Questionnaire for this opportunity are available on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your 'Response Manager' and add the following Access Code: 5F89S87J9A. To reiterate, Tenderers must: - Access the DCO Contract Notice on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ (Access Code: 5F89S87J9A) and complete the online Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) within this by the due date/time. - Complete a Cyber Security Supplier Assurance Questionnaire by registering on https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/ and entering the reference: RAR-Y9ZF5MPY - Download the published ITT Documents for this requirement from this Contracts Finder notice and complete and submit postal tenders through the MOD Abbey Wood Tender board by the due date/time. All required information is given in this documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc0d298-388f-41b9-a0e4-23a5264b4730 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Aug 2018 - 13 Aug 2020 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2018 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc0d298-388f-41b9-a0e4-23a5264b4730 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc0d298-388f-41b9-a0e4-23a5264b4730 5th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01eb078a-a4e9-4ef5-b7e7-7154c00bcef3 DEFFORM 47 - Instructions for Tenderers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2e9069d-55ad-4c90-beb8-1d949b81493d Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68933830-832f-4496-bef3-452ce6886bef DEFFORM 28 - Tender Board Postal Label ## Notice URLs - https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/ - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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