--- title: "SDA HR Entry Talent RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6581f7c-004b-48a4-9d39-0f6d8f827c70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6581f7c-004b-48a4-9d39-0f6d8f827c70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6581f7c-004b-48a4-9d39-0f6d8f827c70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6581f7c-004b-48a4-9d39-0f6d8f827c70.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-07-23" --- # SDA HR Entry Talent RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6581f7c-004b-48a4-9d39-0f6d8f827c70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6581f7c-004b-48a4-9d39-0f6d8f827c70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6581f7c-004b-48a4-9d39-0f6d8f827c70.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a procurement process titled "SDA HR Entry Talent RFI" under the industry category of Business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This process is currently in the planning stage and aims to explore the outsourcing potential for managing Entry Talent for its Apprenticeship and Graduate scheme within the SDA Project Delivery and Engineering functions. Interested parties must note the engagement end date, which is set for 30th August 2024, with all activities located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at a postal code BS34 8JH in Bristol. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR services, including marketing, outreach, recruitment, security vetting, and comprehensive talent management. It is well-suited for SMEs with capabilities in end-to-end employment management and those experienced in government or defence sector recruitment. Engaging in this RFI can provide valuable insights and potential partnerships with the MOD, fostering business growth and opening avenues for long-term contracts in a secured industry. Responses and queries should be directed to Charli Lake at Charli.Lake105@mod.gov.uk. ## Notice The SDA is currently reviewing its management of Entry Talent for its Apprenticeship and Graduate scheme within the SDA Project Delivery and Engineering functions. As part of this the SDA wants to understand the potential to outsource all aspects of Entry Talent management to cover: the end to end employment and management of entry talent in Engineering and Project delivery including, areas from marketing, outreach and recruitment, security vetting, through to graduating and regrading into the Organisation. As part of this Request for Information (RFI), the SDA welcomes all responses to the questions detailed in the RFI. The SDA is currently reviewing its management of Entry Talent for its Apprenticeship and Graduate scheme within the SDA Project Delivery and Engineering functions. As part of this the SDA wants to understand the potential to outsource all aspects of Entry Talent management to cover: the end to end employment and management of entry talent in Engineering and Project delivery including, areas from marketing, outreach and recruitment, security vetting, through to graduating and regrading into the Organisation. As part of this Request for Information (RFI), the SDA welcomes all responses regarding the questions detailed. Please submit all RFI responses to Charli.Lake105@mod.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f520e4d6-bf86-4adf-abe7-ff3b7acaf6c6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 23 Jul 2024 at 15:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f520e4d6-bf86-4adf-abe7-ff3b7acaf6c6 - 23 Jul 2024 at 14:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75abdc6c-8b10-424d-a49c-94a7f672b840 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f520e4d6-bf86-4adf-abe7-ff3b7acaf6c6 23rd July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75abdc6c-8b10-424d-a49c-94a7f672b840 23rd July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/818870760190DFFE13B3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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