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title: "Provision of a Recruitment Service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Provision of a Recruitment Service

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c835b3d6-c78b-4011-a5cc-051f592e4a8b

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking providers for the "Provision of a Recruitment Service" to identify high-quality candidates for public sector roles as part of the authority's ongoing recruitment efforts. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the contract expected to commence on 3rd November 2017 and run until 2nd November 2018. Suppliers interested in participating must express their interest by 13:00 on 9th October 2017, following necessary registration on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite, based in Newport, Wales. The procurement falls under the category of general personnel services for the government and includes recruitment services as an additional classification.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and personnel services, particularly those with experience in the financial sector or public sector recruitment. Competitors who can effectively demonstrate their ability to source high-calibre candidates and manage a smooth transition for public sector roles will be well positioned to benefit from this contract. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate and can leverage this opportunity to enhance their public sector portfolio and drive business growth.

## Notice

The Authority is looking to appoint a Potential Provider with the ability to identify high calibre candidates from the private sector who would be prepared to move to these challenging public sector roles should the current incumbent staff move on. The firm should have a proven background in Financial Institution Group recruitment and provide a report detailing candidates for the three positions as well as having approached the possible candidates to gauge levels of interest. The three roles are detailed on the attached description. How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk. The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is Monday 9th October 2017 at 13:00. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Update: 26th September 2017 - The registration for interested has been extended until the Monday 9th October 2017. Please note that Suppliers MUST be set up on the portal by Wednesday 11th October 2017 for the tender to commence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03e64e-838c-4e40-9784-4549e824a948 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Oct 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2017 - 2 Nov 2018 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 75131100 - General personnel services for the government
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2017 at 07:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03e64e-838c-4e40-9784-4549e824a948
- 28 Sep 2017 at 06:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03e64e-838c-4e40-9784-4549e824a948
- 26 Sep 2017 at 10:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03e64e-838c-4e40-9784-4549e824a948
- 25 Sep 2017 at 13:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03e64e-838c-4e40-9784-4549e824a948
- 22 Sep 2017 at 10:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03e64e-838c-4e40-9784-4549e824a948
- 22 Sep 2017 at 10:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03e64e-838c-4e40-9784-4549e824a948

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b03e64e-838c-4e40-9784-4549e824a948
  28th September 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3799329-2f99-4db6-9943-48542a11c1d3
  Contract Description
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43e42515-b81f-4bb5-9585-eb53d6e74b75
  Additional Contract description
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a4a1a8d-7cf3-441e-bbde-89b567eb613f
  Timetable for procurement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/373dad2b-bf09-4f2f-821a-8ca44821b93b
  How to Apply
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcea46bf-60e3-4ece-a5b2-ec3dfadd1012
  How to Apply

## Notice URLs

- http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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