Published date: 13 June 2023
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Recruitment services - 79600000
Location of contract
SE1 9HA
Value of contract
£350,000
Procurement reference
tender_359285/1224057
Published date
13 June 2023
Closing date
13 July 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
31 August 2023
Contract end date
31 August 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
In the past year we have developed a social mobility outreach programme designed to find potential applicants for our apprenticeships. This programme creates an outcome at every stage for candidates we engage with. We begin with outreach in specifically targeted schools, that have high numbers of socially diverse students and build on this initial interest through further insights sessions. We then set candidates up for success by providing mentoring and skills bootcamps before they "opt in" to an assessment process. 2022 saw us successfully recruit 13 new apprentices through this process.
To support our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and commitments, we are looking to build on this work with an annual cycle of activity and partner with a specialist organisation with expertise in social mobility to assist us in scaling our social outreach activities and developing our existing programme. We are looking for an organisation that can represent us across the UK, providing us with access to school leavers across the country, helping us to target specific geographical areas and educational establishments with low levels of social mobility (also known as social mobility 'cold spots'). We also require support in onboarding new apprentices, helping to set them and their line managers up for success in their first 100 days and beyond.
Any contract(s) awarded following the conclusion of the tender process will be for an initial duration of 36 months. At Ofcom's absolute discretion the contract may be extended for up to 24 months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 60 months.
About the buyer
Contact name
Mark Lundy
Address
Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HA
England
Telephone
020 7981 3204
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