---
title: "Multidisciplinary recruitment Framework for Temporary and Permanent staff"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049635"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049635"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049635.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049635.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2025-02-11"
---

# Multidisciplinary recruitment Framework for Temporary and Permanent staff

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049635

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049635)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049635.json)

## Summary

Historic England has issued a tender for a Multidisciplinary Recruitment Framework for Temporary and Permanent staff, with the framework intended to cater to recruitment needs over a three-year period with a potential one-year extension, starting on 28 October 2024. The procurement process is at the Tender stage and is classified under the CPV code 79600000 (Recruitment services). The framework is divided into three lots: Lot 1 for Executive or Senior Level appointments, Lot 2 for Specialist, Niche or hard-to-fill skill sets, and Lot 3 for Back Office and General Administration roles. The submission deadline for bids is 7 October 2024, with the framework covering services required nationwide across Historic England's offices. The combined estimated value for this tender is £500,000 GBP. The procurement will follow an open procedure, and suppliers are invited to bid electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly those who can deliver high-quality executive recruitment, niche and specialist skillsets, and administrative support. Suppliers will benefit from being part of a framework agreement that sets out rates and terms, ensuring stability and structured engagement with a leading public sector body. Companies with strong sector relationships and demonstrated performance in recruitment will be well-suited to compete for these lots. Additionally, regular performance reviews and the potential for extending the contract further enhance the long-term business growth potential for successful suppliers.

## Notice

Historic England is wishing to set up a multidisciplinary framework in order to deliver its recruitment needs.The framework will run for 3 years with a potential 1-year extension, depending on requirement, performance and budget. The Framework will be broken down in to Lots as per the below:Lot 1 - Executive or Senior Level appointments - perm/fixed team - no tempLot 2 - Specialist - Niche or hard to fill skill set - perm/fixed term - may be temp.Lot 3 -Back office short term recruitment (Temp, Temp to Perm or Perm). As with all frameworks, being awarded a place on it does not guarantee all or any of the work available; but the overarching agreement sets out rates and agreed terms which will operate when a 'call off contract' is placedSuppliers are invited to bid for one or more lots; however, where bidding for multiple lots, should provide assurance of how they will manage the demand and ensure a constant and reliable supply and support to Historic England.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Executive or Senior Level Appointments

The maximum value of this lot stated below is an estimate based on previous spend, the value of the entire framework including all three lots is the binding maximum value. This will be awarded to a single supplier. Specification:Executive recruitment is used to find candidates for senior-level jobs or executive level roles at Historic England. Such roles in Historic England would include:Director of Corporate Services including but not limited to Finance, IMT, Facilities, HR.Regional DirectorFor this lot, when a role becomes available, we would expect suppliers to be able to provide 3 suitable candidate recommendations and associated CV's within 5 days of our request.

Renewal: The contract is 3 years plus a 12 month potential extension, which will be retendered at the definitive end for a new framework.

Lot 2 - Specialists - Niche or hard to fill skill set

The maximum value of this lot, stated below, is an estimate based on previous spend, the value of the entire framework including all three lots is the binding maximum value. We anticipate between 2 and 4 suppliers will be appointed to this lot.Specification: Such roles in Historic England would include:EngineerArchitect or SurveyorIT SpecialistDeveloperNiche or specialist recruitment agencies find candidates for highly specialised areas and specific industries such as law, engineering, architecture or Information Technology. Suppliers require strong relationships with companies in the relevant sector, making them valuable to job seekers wanting to gain work in a specific field by providing testimonials of their work/relationships. The key performance indicators will apply to the delivery of services. Performance under this contract will be calculated by the Supplier using KPI's and will be submitted for review on a quarterly basis at the contract management meetings. These will include the following* Number of jobs that the Supplier sends CV's for consideration - 95%* CV to interview ratio - 95%* Interview to offer ratio - 60%* Offer to acceptance ratio - 70%* Job posting to start date timeframe - Average 30 days* Attrition rates - 95% still in position at the end of fixed term or for permanent positions 12 months after start date If the supplier fails to meet the above in any one quarter then Historic England shall require an exception report detailing actions being taken under the supplier to remedy the situation and the timescale for rectification. Contractor Supplier provides quarterly bench market information and attends quarterly reviews with Historic England to discuss performance and delivery of services and set measures on performance and SLA's.

Renewal: The framework is for 3 years initial term with 12 months potential extension, this will be retendered after the definitive end date.

Lot 3 - Back Office - General Administration (Temp, Temp to Perm or Perm)

The maximum value of this lot, stated below, is an estimate based on previous spend, the value of the entire framework including all three lots is the binding maximum value.We anticipate that between 2 and 4 suppliers will be awarded a place on this Lot.Specification: Historic England require Back-office support from contractor suppliers to provide the administrative and operational resource. We expect suppliers to be able to provide CV's or candidate details within 48hours. At times Historic England will require urgent short term (from 4 up to 12 weeks) resource to be in post within 5 working days and we will require candidates local to the National offices to meet the full requirements of the roleSuch roles in Historic England would include:AdministratorFinance AssistantHR AssistantPayroll AssistantData Entry AssistantFinancial ControllerFinance ManagerPayroll AssistantOn award of this contract, the Supplier would be required to provide quarterly bench market information and attend quarterly reviews with Historic England to discuss performance and delivery of services and set measures on performance and SLA's.

Renewal: The framework is for an initial term of 3 years with a potential extension of 12 months, it will be retendered after the definitive end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004614-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | In 3 or 4 years time depending on if the extension is used. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | C4S SEARCH; GI GROUP RECRUITMENT; GLOBAL RESOURCING; MCLEAN PUBLIC; REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; ROBERTSON BELL; TATE RECRUITMENT; VENESKY BROWN RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004614-2025
- 29 Aug 2024 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027525-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://historicengland.org.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049635. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049635.json.