Published date: 10 May 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 17 March 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Internal audit services - 79212200

Location of contract

SW1P 3BT

Value of contract

£32,995

Procurement reference

23-F-01-84

Published date

10 May 2023

Closing date

17 March 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 May 2023

Contract end date

1 November 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Over the last 18 months, NS&I has seen an increase in staff turnover as a result of an improvement in the job market, where colleagues are leaving in order to obtain a well-paid role within the private sector. In August 2022 employee turnover was just below the 15% threshold. This also has had an impact in recruiting roles for the Rainbow programme due to BAU priorities along with the difficulties in recruitment.

The objective of this review is to provide assurance that recruitment is being conducted fairly and effectively in line with the NS&I recruitment policy and the wider Civil Service requirements, and ultimately to determine whether recruitment activities deliver the capabilities required by NS&I. This includes a review of the recruitment cycle, covering role design, advertising, application management and candidate selection.

The main areas of the review will cover:
- An assessment of a sample of roles against civil service grade criteria and the evidence to support the recruitment decision;
- A review of the recruitment criteria used for a sample of recent appointments, and the method of advertising the vacancy;
- A review of the assessment and selection of candidates;
- The tools and support available for hiring managers

The review will not cover:
- The process for recruiting for the CEO and Director roles;
- The vetting process of individuals

More information

Links

Award information

Awarded date

17 April 2023

Contract start date

2 May 2023

Contract end date

1 November 2023

Total value of contract

£32,995

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Address

1 Embankment Place, London, WC2N 6RH

Reference

Companies House number: OC303525

Value of contract

£0

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Emma Wood

Address

Sanctuary Buildings
20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
England

Email

emma.wood@nsandi.com