Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2e-c336-70e7-851d-4ca16f6022c2/des-executive-recruitment-support closed GB open procedure # DE&S executive recruitment support [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value Not stated Published 19 Mar 2018 Deadline Closed 24 Apr 2018 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender DE&S has a requirement to establish a framework of Executive Search support suppliers for 6 distinct Lots, who can help us attract and hire the best talent in the market for the top levels of our management structure, in both permanent and interim roles. We need to get access to top talent, build our brand in the senior marketplace and use our freedoms around pay and reward to secure the very best individuals. We want to build relationships with external suppliers so they get to know DE&S and understand our business, our culture and senior leaders. We are looking for Contractors who can work collaboratively to develop an executive recruitment approach that produces current and future leaders of our organisation. The role of the Executive Search Framework Contractor for each of the 6 framework Lots, will be to work face to face with HR, the business and key stakeholders, including our Chief Executives Committee and Senior Leadership Group to define and advise the correct person specification for each role, utilising market data to advise potential candidate sources that will provide access to the most relevant and high quality candidates per role. For permanent recruitment, it is expected that in-depth research based market mapping will be conducted to identify and approach potential candidates, introducing DE&S in a compelling way in order to attract them to the opportunity on offer. Framework Contractors will conduct a thorough assessment of all candidates before recommending the most suitable individuals to DE&S, and subsequently managing these individuals through the selection process of shortlist and interview stages before securing the preferred candidate. The Contract duration for each Lot is expected to be 2 years from the framework establishment, with a further 2 option years anticipated. Firm prices are sought for all permanent recruitment work under the Contract. Interim recruitment will be subject to Firm daily rate price bandings. The competition is being conducted under the PCR 2015 Open Procedure. This is a live Invitation to Tender and Bidders must respond directly to this Invitation to Tender by obtaining the ITT documents published on this Contracts Finder notice ([contractsfinder.service.gov.uk](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/)). The Cyber Security level of this requirement is defined as 'Low'. To tender for this opportunity, Tenderers must: - Access the DCO Contract Notice on [contracts.mod.uk](https://www.contracts.mod.uk/) (Access Code: Y966BX5GJU) and complete the online Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) within this by the due date/time. - Complete a Cyber Security Supplier Assurance Questionnaire by registering on [supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk](https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/) and entering the reference: RAR-Y9ZF5MPY - Download the published ITT Documents for this requirement from this Contracts Finder notice and complete and submit postal tenders through the MOD Abbey Wood Tender board by the due date/time. All required information is given in this documentation. Additional information: The advert information and Suitability Assessment Questionnaire for this opportunity are available on [contracts.mod.uk](https://www.contracts.mod.uk/) You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your 'Response Manager' and add the following Access Code: Y966BX5GJU. To reiterate, Tenderers must: - Access the DCO Contract Notice on [contracts.mod.uk](https://www.contracts.mod.uk/) (Access Code: Y966BX5GJU) and complete the online Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) within this by the due date/time. - Complete a Cyber Security Supplier Assurance Questionnaire by registering on [supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk](https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/) and entering the reference: RAR-Y9ZF5MPY - Download the published ITT Documents for this requirement from this Contracts Finder notice and complete and submit postal tenders through the MOD Abbey Wood Tender board by the due date/time. All required information is given in this documentation. Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d3fc59c7-aed2-464a-9e89-f3a20018c9e4) 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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