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title: "Provision of a Project Lead for Recruitment Services Review via ESPO Consultancy Services Framework 664_21 (Lot 2e - Procurement)"
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# Provision of a Project Lead for Recruitment Services Review via ESPO Consultancy Services Framework 664_21 (Lot 2e - Procurement)

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfd9791c-3b38-47bc-896f-5930413f6731

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has completed a selective procurement process to appoint consultancy services for a review of its recruitment services contract under the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework 664_21 (Lot 2e - Procurement). The contract, awarded to Evolving Solutions Consultancy Ltd, worth £60,000, commenced on 7th October 2024 and will run until 6th March 2025. This project, targeted within the procurement consultancy services industry (CPV ID: 79418000), aims to develop a business case for the best operating model for recruitment services, with services delivered primarily to the SS2 6ER postal area.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in procurement consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria outlined. Engaging in this contract allows suppliers to gain a foothold in local government consultancy work, enhancing their portfolio and opening doors to future municipal projects. Businesses with expertise in reviewing and optimising recruitment processes will be particularly well placed to leverage this opportunity for growth and development.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council (SCC) would like to appoint a consultancy services to lead a review of our current recruitment services contract to develop the business case for the best operating model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da20833-43c1-4963-8d36-967d54cd24bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 6 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVOLVING SOLUTIONS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da20833-43c1-4963-8d36-967d54cd24bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da20833-43c1-4963-8d36-967d54cd24bd
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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