Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0d-3f66-71b1-8f04-94aee8e1bfa1/cccc17b33-provision-of-consultancy-for-graduate-recruitment-programme closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CCCC17B33 - Provision of Consultancy for Graduate Recruitment Programme [Crown Commercial Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) Open field Estimated value £20,000 Published 24 Nov 2017 Deadline Closed 8 Dec 2017 ## 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 The requirement is for a Provision of Consultancy for a Graduate Recruitment Programme review output report, which comments on what the Authority is doing well and what it could do better in its efforts to attract and hire a diverse set of people. The report should include recommendations on steps which the Authority could take to improve diversity in its applicants and hires. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: [gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender) Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing \[The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is \[insert time, day and date (08/12/2017)\]\] \[Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)\] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: ### Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: Read full description ## CPV classification Human resources management consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/442df639-3d37-4642-a576-cc2c8882f613) 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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