Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c66-0edf-7364-bbc3-9e6dd4f4d254/job-evaluation-and-pay-grading-structure closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Job Evaluation and Pay & Grading Structure [Knowledge Transfer Network Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/knowledge-transfer-network-limited) Estimated value £30,000 Published 13 Jul 2021 Deadline Closed 11 Aug 2021 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender KTN has approximately 220 people (50 roles) in the UK. KTN is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture and an exceptional place of work for its exceptional people. Currently there is no formal method to evaluate roles and the pay and grading structure is outdated. KTN requires a fair, competitive, transparent, and robust pay and grading structure that supports with attracting and retaining its employees. The following deliverables are required if KTN decides to proceed with a chosen contract partner. 2.1. Create a fair and robust job evaluation system - the framework must fairly and robustly assess the value of each role across the organisation, signalling to employees that all roles are valued equally. 2.2. Create a grading framework that establish clear levels of accountability and clarifies and identifies different levels of contribution and expectations across the organisation. 2.3. Define reward principles that will guide pay policy and pay practice. Design pay structure and pay progression system, aligned to the grading framework. 2.4. Carry out external benchmarking exercise to ensure that all roles within KTN are paid fairly and competitively against the appropriate market. 2.5. Carry out pay modelling to identify any equal pay risks and outliers and advise on options to move to address any issues. In response to this Statement of Works, please provide the information listed below. A final decision will be made w/c 16th August 2021 and you will be contacted by 17:00 on the 20th August to let you know whether you have been successful. 6.1. Short narrative describing how you would approach the project. 6.2. Initial schedule of costs. 6.3. Implementation plan and timeline. 6.4. Experience and expertise to carry out the project. 6.5. A completed copy of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. 6.6. Any additional Information that you may feel is relevant. 6.7. Legal information i.e. Your standard T&Cs. Please provide the information requested above to by 12:00, 11th August 2021 at the latest. Submissions will be assessed on an ongoing basis until this date. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0de6e432-8c91-4ff1-891f-752c2056bd34) 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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