Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfd-1120-701a-bdf5-a14068d73366/executive-search-and-selection-services-for-a-senior-director-of-strategy-plan closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Executive Search and Selection Services for a Senior Director of Strategy & Planning [Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/water-services-regulation-authority-ofwat) Estimated value £12,000 to £18,000 Published 9 Jul 2015 Deadline Closed 17 Jul 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender To undertake effective advertising, search and selection processes to recruit a Senior Director of Strategy and Planning. The scope covers Advertising, Search and Selection services. The appointed Supplier will be required in conjunction with Ofwat to provide Services as set out below. This list is not exclusive. General requirement: - Agree a methodology and timetable for the recruitment of the - Advise on appropriate media for advertising - Draft separate advertisements and candidate briefing packs along the lines of the current role and job profile application process - Advise on current role and job profile as required - Advise on and agree selection criteria for the positions - Place adverts for Senior Director role - Identify and recommend suitable candidates from existing databases - Conduct a parallel targeted search for the vacant Senior Director role - Project manage the recruitment and selection processes - Manage applications received through both advertisements and search - Sift applications against agreed selection criteria for the Senior Director post - Advise on the most appropriate methods for assessing short-listed candidates against the key criteria and competencies. - Sift applications against agreed selection criteria prior to long-list meeting with the Ofwat team. - Undertake preliminary telephone interviews with sifted candidates. - Provide a report on findings and suggested long-list. - Meet with long-list panel. - Meet with short-list panel. - Provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates. - Manage interview process and prepare candidate interview reports on behalf of the Ofwat selection panel. - Provide support to panel members and give feedback to all unsuccessful candidates - Take up references - The Customer may require the Supplier to deliver psychometric assessment, as part of the process (if required. For further information, please download the ITT document. Please note:All suppliers who wish to participate in this opportunity must read the ITT/Specification document and submit a tender response by the closing time and date. Tenders not submitted via the myTenders Portal may not be considered. To be able to access the documents, you must register your interest in this requirement. Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9011c988-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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