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title: "Recruitment of Permanent Resources for HS2"
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# Recruitment of Permanent Resources for HS2

Buyer: HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef2cbe9a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited is seeking a specialist recruitment agency to fulfil a critical need for permanent positions, specifically the Head of Content & Insight and Head of Engagement. This procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 20th January 2016. The total contract value is £18,581, and the contract period spans from 20th January 2016 to 31st March 2016. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 79610000, which pertains to placement services of personnel, and is located in London, United Kingdom. Suppliers were required to submit their detailed responses by the deadline of 6th November 2015 and demonstrate their previous success in similar recruitment efforts, particularly focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EDI) practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies, particularly those with expertise outside the rail and construction industries, to showcase their capability in attracting a diverse range of candidates. Agencies that can demonstrate experience in sourcing talent for high-level roles and implementing effective EDI initiatives will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on innovative and flexible working arrangements suggests an openness to exploring non-traditional approaches to recruitment, making this an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector recruitment.

## Notice

HS2 Ltd have an urgent requirement to recruit a permanent Head of Content & Insight, and Head of Engagement. HS2 require a specialist recruitment agency to conduct an extensive search of the market in order to attract the best talent. Suppliers will need to pre-qualify and submit a detailed tender response by 13:00, 6th November 2015. Suppliers are required to clearly explain how they have conducted similar searches across the UK and specifically outside the rail and construction industry to source talent. This must be accompanied by case studies and evidence of previous experience highlighting how previous campaigns have been completed successfully delivering the clients brief. Equality Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is extremely important to HS2 Ltd and we are conscious of the industry challenges. Suppliers will be required to submit examples of reaching out to traditionally under represented sectors of society, such as women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and those requiring innovative and flexible ways of working. ED&I policies and practices are to be presented within the tender to demonstrate the suppliers capability to meet HS2 required standards. The supplier's demonstrable ability to meet the project milestones, including the capability and capacity of the delivery team must provide HS2 Ltd the confidence in the supplier's ability to fulfil this requirement. All documentation submitted must be verifiable through testimonials or references if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4dd850d-af64-41b9-90d5-f9a58ea63846 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2015 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2016 - 31 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,581 |
| 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 | HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 5AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUDSON GLOBAL RESOURCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4dd850d-af64-41b9-90d5-f9a58ea63846

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4dd850d-af64-41b9-90d5-f9a58ea63846
  28th October 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab1f8c1f-8e9a-4fe5-8fb7-0d06690d0136
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