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title: "CCS RM6187 Lot 5 Planning Inspectorate 17/02/1048 External Support for Inspector Recruitment Review"
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# CCS RM6187 Lot 5 Planning Inspectorate 17/02/1048 External Support for Inspector Recruitment Review

Buyer: THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9db79f5-acf8-444a-a5fe-03f85f040782

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## Summary

The Planning Inspectorate is seeking external support to enhance its recruitment process for Planning Inspectors through the tender titled "CCS RM6187 Lot 5 Planning Inspectorate 17/02/1048 External Support for Inspector Recruitment Review." This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically involving law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The tender is located in the South West of England and is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 14th March 2022. The total contract value is £18,000, with the contract period set to commence on 8th March 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2023. For written proposals, submissions must be made by 16:00 on 25th February 2022, using the provided templates to outline how suppliers meet the evaluation criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in recruitment and organisational change, particularly those with experience in the public sector or planning professions. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative recruitment strategies, market research capabilities, and expertise in enhancing diversity and inclusion within hiring processes would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers that can provide tailored proposals reflecting the specific needs of the Planning Inspectorate are likely to garner interest and secure contracts in this evolving procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Planning Inspectorate is looking for external expertise to help us review how we recruit Planning Inspectors, in particular: Undertake external market research to understand why people within the planning (and other land-use) profession do not apply to become Planning Inspectors. This will help shape our approach to recruitment in future. Review our recruitment pack and communications to advise changes to attract a broader range of candidates. Advise on innovative ways to help us recruit (i.e. is our current approach of CV, test, and interview the most effective approach?). Review our recruitment process to ensure the process aligns with our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. We anticipate that the work shall take 22 days to complete but ask that suppliers propose whether that is realistic. It is expected that the work is started in March 2022 with the remainder completed in April 2022. In addition to the above, the Planning Inspectorate reserves the right to change the contract for additional, similar packages of work related to recruitment of Inspectors or other employees. If we decide to proceed with any contract changes, those will need to be agreed by both parties via a contract variation before any work begins. Please provide your written proposal using the 'proposal template' provided in Annex B, clearly setting out how you meet the evaluation criteria included in the Section 4. The proposal template includes a section for each of the criteria being evaluated. In the template, please also declare any known or perceived conflicts of interest with any employees or contractors of the Planning Inspectorate. Where to send your written proposal Annex B and Pricing proposal Annex A Your written proposal and pricing proposal must be submitted to linda.paul@planninginspectorate.gov.uk no later than 16:00 on 25 February 2022. Written proposals and pricing received after this deadline will not be accepted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e947cb-ccc0-4aef-a497-74a8b2c93a0f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOURNEY4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e947cb-ccc0-4aef-a497-74a8b2c93a0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15e947cb-ccc0-4aef-a497-74a8b2c93a0f
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/d0114678-c769-44cd-9236-207ab03418d8

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/planning-inspectorate

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