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title: "Recruitment Assurance Review"
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# Recruitment Assurance Review

Buyer: NS&I  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7fcd316-a27e-4bca-a924-0454bd3c7497

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Recruitment Assurance Review" contract was carried out by NS&I, based in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the "Internal audit services" industry category. The procurement method used was "selective", with details specifying it as a "Call-off from a framework agreement". The tender period ended on 17th March 2023, and the contract period runs from 2nd May 2023 to 1st November 2023.

This tender for the "Recruitment Assurance Review" presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, that are experienced in providing internal audit services. The contract awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP offers growth potential for businesses involved in recruitment policy audits. SMEs with expertise in civil service requirements and candidate selection would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Over the last 18 months, NS&I has seen an increase in staff turnover as a result of an improvement in the job market, where colleagues are leaving in order to obtain a well-paid role within the private sector. In August 2022 employee turnover was just below the 15% threshold. This also has had an impact in recruiting roles for the Rainbow programme due to BAU priorities along with the difficulties in recruitment. The objective of this review is to provide assurance that recruitment is being conducted fairly and effectively in line with the NS&I recruitment policy and the wider Civil Service requirements, and ultimately to determine whether recruitment activities deliver the capabilities required by NS&I. This includes a review of the recruitment cycle, covering role design, advertising, application management and candidate selection. The main areas of the review will cover: - An assessment of a sample of roles against civil service grade criteria and the evidence to support the recruitment decision; - A review of the recruitment criteria used for a sample of recent appointments, and the method of advertising the vacancy; - A review of the assessment and selection of candidates; - The tools and support available for hiring managers The review will not cover: - The process for recruiting for the CEO and Director roles; - The vetting process of individuals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0b245c-2ac8-4adb-9582-b860c351d749 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 1 Nov 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NS&I |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 10 May 2023 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0b245c-2ac8-4adb-9582-b860c351d749

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0b245c-2ac8-4adb-9582-b860c351d749
  10th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/nsandi/
  Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)

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