Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d0a-3aff-72fd-ae8e-c78b78623ea8/gaar-panel-chair-recruitment awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # GAAR Panel Chair recruitment [H M Revenue & Customs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/h-m-revenue-customs) Estimated value £8,500 Published 24 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 31 Jan 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 The Buyer requires the Supplier to provide full range of executive search services to proactively source diverse, highly capable and skilled candidates for the role of IA NED. Please refer to the Draft Candidate Pack (Appendix 1). Final pack to be agreed post planning meeting. The Supplier is required to undertake the following: ### Before going live To provide any required market intelligence to help the vacancy holder set expectations on the salary on offer. Assist with the pack creation if needed and provide a timeline for the campaign ### Attend planning meeting (see Planning Meeting Agenda) Arrange dates and times in panel member diaries for shortlist meeting, fireside chats and interviews ### Advertise the role Agency must keep the Executive Resourcing team in the loop at all stages. Team must be copied to all email exchanges with the Vacancy Holder, this is a key deliverable and will impact service provision if not adhered to. ### When Advert is live Actively engage with candidates against the criteria, encouraging a diverse shortlist throughout Ensure all candidates have completed their diversity monitoring forms, without this we cannot accept applications Send weekly updates to the Executive Resourcing team - outlining current number of applications, number of potential candidates' team have spoken with and any highlights or issues. ### Shortlist and Assessment Pre-sift comments and shortlist pack provided to panel (minimum 48 hours prior to sift meeting) ### Provide diversity data during shortlist meeting ### Attend longlist/ shortlist meeting and record outcomes If a longlist stage is required, then to interview longlisted candidates and provide reports 48 hours before the shortlist meeting\* Outcome released to candidates and shortlisted candidates invited to book their interview slot (within 24 hours). Arrange for assessments such as psychometrics/ staff engagement exercise if required ### Undertake specific checks if needed ### Take up references if required by the panel Interview Packs provided to panel with any panel supplied to PO for distribution to panel members. (minimum 48 hours prior to interviews) Attend wash-up meeting after interviews to discuss outcomes ### Offer ### Provide diversity data to Exec Resourcing team Keep all candidates engaged and warm throughout the process Extend offer to successful candidate and manage them through the process and possible counter offers ### Reject other candidates and provide feedback if possible Assist the Exec Resourcing team with on-boarding checks and provide candidate information Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8fffe978-1f50-4d8c-932c-03de8f9597b1) 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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