Published date: 24 June 2022

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.


Closing: 15 July 2022, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recruitment services - 79600000

  • Job search services - 79611000

  • Supply services of office personnel - 79621000

    • Assessment centre services for recruitment - 79635000

Location of contract

BS34 8JH

Value of contract

£0 to £75,000

Procurement reference

tender_309419/1081176

Published date

24 June 2022

Closing date

15 July 2022

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

26 July 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2023

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?

No

Description

The Authority (Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and UK Government Investments (UKGI)) is seeking executive recruitment services to help identify and appoint two Non-Executive Directors to the DE&S Board by Dec 2022, which provides the strategic leadership of DE&S and a forum for independent, non-executive support, advice and constructive challenge to the CEO and other DE&S executives.

One appointee will Chair the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. The other appointee will have specific Systems and Digital expertise to contribute to the delivery of DE&S' 2025 strategy. The digital NED will be asked to attend one or more sub-committees which may include Remuneration Committee, Nominations Committee or the Programme Review Committee.

The following search services are required:
- Advice on advert design, candidate pack and media placement
- Market place research and use of networks to source candidates
- Weekly updates on progress
- Receipt, administration and processing of applications (including provision of diversity and equality information); including applications submitted via the Cabinet Office Public Appointments website
- Sift applications to produce a longlist of recommendations to the Authority, interviews of longlisted candidates to provide the recommended shortlist
- Conduct due diligence checks of shortlisted candidates based on the requirements of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Sector Bodies and as agreed with the Authority.
- Assist with preparation for final interviews (which will be conducted by the Authority) and response handling
- Ad hoc discussions with the Authority on candidates
- Attend longlisting and shortlisting meetings with the appointment panel and any meetings with Ministers
- Undertake relevant searches on candidates, including obtaining references as required
- Inform candidates of outcome and provide feedback
- Diversity monitoring and reporting is required

Further information can be found within the ITT. A Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) is also being issued alongside this Contract Notice. These documents can be accessed via the direct Opportunity link attached: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/290484730181819BD60D

If you are interested in participating in this competition, expressions of interest must be made through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP).

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Eleanna Robinson-Dambalaki

Address

SE Commercial Corporate Capability Team, #1261, Spruce 2B, MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

DESSE-CCT-Comrcl-TEAM@mod.gov.uk