--- title: "Permanent and Contingent Recruitment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf2bc474-1948-4ff9-925f-fe1219631104" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf2bc474-1948-4ff9-925f-fe1219631104" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf2bc474-1948-4ff9-925f-fe1219631104.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf2bc474-1948-4ff9-925f-fe1219631104.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2018-05-29" --- # Permanent and Contingent Recruitment Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf2bc474-1948-4ff9-925f-fe1219631104 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf2bc474-1948-4ff9-925f-fe1219631104) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf2bc474-1948-4ff9-925f-fe1219631104.json) ## Summary Highways England is currently conducting a tender titled "Permanent and Contingent Recruitment" aimed at establishing a framework agreement for recruitment services across various specialist roles. This procurement process follows an open procedure and is classified under recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000). The tender period is set to end on 4th July 2018, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 11th September 2018 and concluding on 10th September 2020. Suppliers can bid across 11 specified lots, addressing diverse areas such as Administration, Engineering, IT, and Executive Search. The total value of the contract is £33.6 million, and the engagement is expected to operate within the UK and other specified territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those that focus on niche markets or possess expertise in sectors like engineering, finance, and IT. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly well-suited, as the procurement allows for a broad range of suppliers to contribute, thereby increasing competitiveness. Successful bidders will not only gain access to Highways England’s projects but also enhance their visibility and experience in securing public sector contracts, ultimately supporting their growth and sustainability in the competitive recruitment landscape. ## Notice Highways England aims to establish a framework agreement with a comprehensive range of suppliers in order to support both permanent and contingent recruitment of specialist roles nationally across the organisation. Supplier's shall be appointed in 11 lots to support the Employer with recruitment of both permanent and contingent labour under the lot of which they are successful. The lots under this contract are: Lot 1 Administration and Customer Services Lot 2 Corporate Affairs and Marketing Lot 3 Project Management Lot 4 Engineering, Health & Safety and Quality Assurance Lot 5 Finance and Accounting Lot 6 Human Resources Lot 7 IT Lot 8 Legal Lot 9 Supply Chain and Commercial Lot 10 Property Management Lot 11 Executive Search The Supplier shall provide recruitment support across all levels of roles within the lot and provides the Employer with access to technical and specific talent pools. The Supplier is to provide the most suitable candidate for the role, taking into account experience, technical expertise and cultural behaviours and shall provide market insight where roles are difficult to fill. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bccf9a-9120-494e-baa6-abf9df7f6be2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 29 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2018 - 10 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,600,000 | | 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1RN | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79610000 - Placement services of personnel ## Release History - 29 May 2018 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bccf9a-9120-494e-baa6-abf9df7f6be2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bccf9a-9120-494e-baa6-abf9df7f6be2 29th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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