--- title: "DE&S EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SUPPORT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3fc59c7-aed2-464a-9e89-f3a20018c9e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3fc59c7-aed2-464a-9e89-f3a20018c9e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3fc59c7-aed2-464a-9e89-f3a20018c9e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3fc59c7-aed2-464a-9e89-f3a20018c9e4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2018-04-18" --- # DE&S EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SUPPORT Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3fc59c7-aed2-464a-9e89-f3a20018c9e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3fc59c7-aed2-464a-9e89-f3a20018c9e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3fc59c7-aed2-464a-9e89-f3a20018c9e4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking to establish a framework for Executive Recruitment Support through an open tender titled "DE&S EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SUPPORT." This procurement falls under the recruitment services category in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is live and the tender period is open until 24 April 2018. The successful contractors will be expected to provide executive search support for six distinct lots over a contract period beginning on 7 May 2018, lasting two years, with an option for an additional two years. Bidders are required to engage with the tender documents available on the designated platforms, completing necessary assessments by the specified deadlines. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, particularly those equipped to manage high-level talent acquisition. Companies experienced in collaborating with government entities, understanding organisational culture, and developing recruitment strategies for senior management roles will find this tender particularly relevant. The involvement of contractors in building relationships with the Ministry of Defence and contributing to the recruitment of future leaders may also enhance their industry profile and credibility. ## Notice DE&S has a requirement to establish a framework of Executive Search support suppliers for 6 distinct Lots, who can 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 external suppliers so they get to know DE&S and understand our business, our culture and senior leaders. We are looking for Contractors who can work collaboratively to develop an executive recruitment approach that produces current and future leaders of our organisation. The role of the Executive Search Framework Contractor for each of the 6 framework Lots, 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. Framework Contractors 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 for each Lot 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: Y966BX5GJU) 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: Y966BX5GJU. To reiterate, Tenderers must: - Access the DCO Contract Notice on https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ (Access Code: Y966BX5GJU) 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/509dab19-2783-4372-bd16-382f2d6a5d60 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 18 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 May 2018 - 7 May 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | 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 - 18 Apr 2018 at 10:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509dab19-2783-4372-bd16-382f2d6a5d60 - 16 Apr 2018 at 17:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509dab19-2783-4372-bd16-382f2d6a5d60 - 13 Apr 2018 at 15:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509dab19-2783-4372-bd16-382f2d6a5d60 - 19 Mar 2018 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509dab19-2783-4372-bd16-382f2d6a5d60 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509dab19-2783-4372-bd16-382f2d6a5d60 18th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6360d41-4337-470a-9b1c-f94acfa56bdd DEFFORM47 - Instructions to Tenderers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37a69573-25a5-4fae-b042-03732877f053 Contract Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03bffa15-e766-4824-b405-2af359fb11a0 DEFFORM28ABW - Tender Board Postage Label - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/ Link to Contract Notice Location. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72deadf1-c01a-4020-babb-501116b859c2 DEFFORM 47 (UPDATED) - Instructions to Tenderers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acf2e455-532c-46e2-8753-8ee9ef5c3016 Answers to Clarification Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6211853-6004-4cfb-992a-1fa468df4db4 Contract Terms & Conditions (UPDATED) ## Notice URLs - https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.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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