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title: "PQ0183 - Provision of Targeted Recruitment Services for roles in the Planning Department"
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# PQ0183 - Provision of Targeted Recruitment Services for roles in the Planning Department

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc41c6a2-8101-4b78-a540-006015094158

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking to procure targeted recruitment services for roles in its Planning Department, aimed at supporting a range of ongoing development and regeneration initiatives in Birmingham. This tender, identified as PQ0183, is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals due by noon on 14th May 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st June 2018 and end on 31st December 2018. Companies that wish to participate are required to utilise the e-tendering system, In-Tend, for the submission of their proposals, and the procurement method is classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for recruitment agencies with a proven track record in successfully attracting and placing candidates for planning roles, particularly those familiar with urban planning and landscape architectural services. Businesses specialising in recruitment services, especially those who can demonstrate experience in high-volume hiring, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, ultimately aiding Birmingham City Council in shaping a vibrant and sustainable future for the city.

## Notice

Birmingham is changing....and fast! The second city is booming with a whole range of ambitious new development and regeneration initiatives. We are looking to appoint to a range of positions within the Planning Department to help shape our city for future generations. Having completed a number of recent unsuccessful recruitment campaigns we are looking to engage a specialist recruitment company, who has a proven recent track record in the attraction and recruitment of a large number of Planning Officer roles We are looking to work with a company who have a proven recent track record in the attraction and recruitment of large numbers of planning roles. We anticipate that the role the companies will play will be to complete a candidate search process including completing competency assessments and short list quality candidates to be passed through to the hiring manager for consideration. It is envisaged that only candidates who fulfil the Council's requirements will be shortlisted. The agreed fee will be paid to the successful company once a candidate has formally accepted the offer of employment, following interview. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this contract and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download details. The web address is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/Home Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. Your completed Quotation should be returned by noon on Monday 14th May 2018 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001ed28e-a037-4ded-a461-c13bb113001d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Dec 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2018 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001ed28e-a037-4ded-a461-c13bb113001d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001ed28e-a037-4ded-a461-c13bb113001d
  23rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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