--- title: "Early Careers Attraction and Assessment Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c080" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c080" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c080.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c080.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AWE PLC" published: "2024-11-27" --- # Early Careers Attraction and Assessment Management Buyer: AWE PLC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c080 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c080) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c080.json) ## Summary AWE PLC, located in Reading, UK, is initiating the procurement process for "Early Careers Attraction and Assessment Management" under the industry category of recruitment services. The main goal is to secure an early careers attraction specialist to manage digital, social, and national events, as well as coordinate assessment centre scheduling to meet recruitment targets for upcoming years. The contract will initially run for two years, with an option to extend by one year. The tender process is currently at the planning stage, and key services include digital marketing, social media engagement, assessment centre management, and the provision of advice to the corporate affairs team. The procurement method adheres to the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024, and relevant amendments have updated the location of services to cover the UK. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in digital and social media marketing, event management, and applicant tracking systems. Companies adept at real-time reporting and providing comprehensive market research to enhance recruitment strategies will find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses that have successfully managed recruitment for organisations with similar hiring volumes as AWE, especially in the STEM and nuclear fields, will have a competitive edge. Engaging with this tender could position a company as a leading provider in early careers recruitment, leveraging innovative methods to attract top talent. ## Notice AWE is looking to hire an early careers attraction specialist to oversee and manage digital, social, and national events, as well as to coordinate assessment centre scheduling. This role is crucial to achieving the recruitment targets for AWE's recruitment campaigns in the following years'. The contract term is initially for a 2 year period however there will be an option to extend the contract by 1 year. The provider will be required to create, own and deliver the below services. 1. Digital marketing and attraction 2. Social media marketing 3. Assessment centre management 4. Support as advisors to our corporate affairs team in the ongoing development of the AWE Early Careers pages of the AWE website. 5. Early Careers market research In addition to the above AWE wishes to review the adoption of an early careers ATS model for 2026/27 campaign onwards (to be decided in 2025). The provider must be able to provide a suitable ATS for the tracking of early careers applicants and be able to evidence success though provision of case studies with a business that has similar hire numbers as AWE. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The provider will be responsible for creating, owning, and delivering several key services to support and partner with AWE's early careers recruitment function. These services include digital marketing and attraction, social media marketing, and assessment centre management. The provider will act as an advisor to AWE's corporate affairs team, assisting in the ongoing development of the Early Careers pages on the AWE website. They will also conduct market research to inform and enhance recruitment strategies. The goal of these services is to ensure AWE meets its annual hiring targets across various early careers programs, including the Evolve Graduate Program, Apprenticeship Program, Year in Industry Program, and the Defence STEM Undergraduate Program. These programs cover a wide range of disciplines such as engineering, science, project management, and more. The provider must demonstrate a proven track record in managing end-to-end attraction strategies for early careers programs, including digital and social media marketing, university engagement, and national events. They should also provide comprehensive real-time reporting to track progress and suggest proactive solutions to ensure targets are met. The provider will need to establish and maintain productive relationships with AWE's chosen UK institutions, using innovative methods to engage students and position AWE as an employer of choice in STEM and nuclear fields. This includes leveraging digital and social media, as well as other activities to keep AWE at the forefront of student engagement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038355-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Jun 2025 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AWE PLC | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG7 4PR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Aldermaston | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2024 at 16:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038355-2024 - 27 Nov 2024 at 15:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038328-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.awe.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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