Financial Services Compensation Scheme: FSCS388 Specialist Recruitment and Consultancy Services

UK-London: Recruitment services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       Financial Services Compensation Scheme
       Beaufort House, 15 St. Botolph Street, London, EC3A 7QU, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 2073758175, Email: jean.mutudza@fscs.org.uk
       Contact: Jean Mutudza
       Main Address: www.fscs.org.uk
       NUTS Code: UKI

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Body governed by public law

   I.5) Main activity:
      Economic and financial affairs

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: FSCS388 Specialist Recruitment and Consultancy Services            
      Reference number: FSCS388

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         79600000 - Recruitment services.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

      II.1.4) Short description: The success of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme is dependent upon the calibre of people employed by our business and, as such, we are committed to the recruitment and selection of colleagues with the right blend of skills, qualifications, competencies, experience, knowledge and attitude. The Framework will facilitate provision of HR specialist services under the following three ‘Lots’ , details of which are set out at below: •Lot 1: Specialist Recruitment & Selection (Niche) and Supply of Temporary Personnel Services •Lot 2: Staff Talent Management and Leadership Development Services •Lot 3: Executive and wider staff coaching services: * Lot 3a: Executive coaching (Board, CEO and “C-Suite”), *Lot 3b Leadership Coaching (Senior Leaders and Managers) *Lot 3c: Team & Group coaching *Lot 3d: Individual employee coaching

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: Yes
                        
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 1,600,000
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description (lot no. 1)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Specialist Recruitment & Selection and Supply of Temporary Personnel Services   
      Lot No:1

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            79600000 - Recruitment services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKI - LONDON
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      LONDON
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: To successfully to provide an executive search and selection service to FSCS to identify and provide candidates for FSCS consideration for appointment to senior, executive or specialised positions within FSCS. Executive, Senior and Specialist Recruitment & Selection As part of the above: •provide a comprehensive assessment of each assignment and provide the expertise to present innovative solutions (e.g., direct sourcing / digital / social media channels) to fulfil the role requirement. •provide a personal ‘high touch’ and consultative service to hiring managers. Experienced consultants shall be closely involved in all aspects of the assignment. •provide a highly professional and broad-based recruitment process which is clearly communicated and inclusive of ‘informed research and evaluation’ on short-listed candidates. •source candidates (temporary/fixed term and permanent) to the required standard in line with the role profile provided by FSCS, and ensure the candidate is made aware of the recruitment timescales and any relevant security requirements. •manage the candidate journey to ensure the best possible candidate experience, including but not limited to: okeeping candidates informed and engaged throughout the recruitment process oproviding the candidate with timely updates on the process and ensure they receive feedback where appropriate •use innovative methods to effectively promote the customer’s Employer Value Proposition (EVP), the role(s) and the benefits/opportunities. •able to demonstrate robust and effective procedures to protect FSCS from operational and reputational risks. •able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering additional value for money throughout the lifetime of the agreement. Able to evidence examples of how this can be achieved. •confirm FSCS recruitment process, timescales and any relevant UK security vetting and other personal requirements. Board Director Candidate Search & Selection Provide an executive search and selection service to FSCS to identify and provide candidates for FSCS consideration for appointment to positions as FSCS executive or non-executive directorships (including, where required, the position of chair of the FSCS board). As part of the above: •Ability to evidence a track record of sourcing Board Chair, NED and ‘C level’ talent from Fortune 500, FTSE 100, AIM-listed companies, financial services sector and from leading not for profit organizations. •Significant experience (10 years plus) of using appropriate recruitment and selection methods such as head hunting, focused advertising campaigns as part of an integrated Executive Search & Selection Assignment. •Supplier will have the ability to carry out benchmark of internal applicants to ensure the right hire is achieved every time. •Ability to deploy teams with a mix of talents, with contacts at the highest levels of all sectors, drawing on both a UK and international talent pool. •Display a range of soft skills to tune into the FSCS culture.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 2)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Staff Talent Management & Leadership Development Services   
      Lot No:2

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKI - LONDON
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      LONDON
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Talent Management is a constant process that involves attracting and retaining high-quality employees, developing their skills and continuously motivating them to improve their performance. At FSCS, the concept of Enterprise leadership is integral to our performance. We achieve this through recruiting well as well as identifying, growing and developing our best, internal talent. The assessment activity relates to a variety of assessments used for: •Executive, Non-Executive (Board) and C-Suite selection •Leadership Development •Talent and Succession planning The type of activity would typically include, but not be limited to: •Carry out and /or aid with talent assessment as part of recruitment processes •Carry out and / or aid with talent assessment as part of succession planning •Aid with developing Talent Management strategies and plans

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 3)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Executive/Staff Coaching Services   
      Lot No:3

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            79998000 - Coaching services.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKI - LONDON
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      LONDON
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The provision of Coaching services to develop FSCS employees (at all levels) skills and knowledge so that their job performance improves, leading to the achievement of organisational or individual objectives. Provide coaches that are experienced, qualified and curious. The coaching material should be diverse and influenced by philosophy, psychology, cognitive science, arts, biology, linguistics and more. The Coaching services will assist FSCS in its development of its employees at all levels, including coaching in skills and knowledge so that employees’ job performance improves, leading to the achievement of organisational or individual or Career Pathway objectives. The People team wish to regularise and improve access arrangements to a range of coaching and mentoring related services. The required coaching services will be divided into 4 sub-lots: •Lot 3a: Executive Coaching – Board/CEO & C-Suite •Lot 3b: Leadership Coaching – Senior Leaders & Managers •Lot 3c: Team & Group Coaching •Lot 3d: Individual Employee Coaching

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: Yes       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2022/S 000-016322
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: 1    
   Lot Number: 1    
   Title: Specialist Recruitment (Niche) Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 19/12/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 10
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Exemplia Group Ltd, Exemplia
             18-20 Old Market Place, Altrincham, WA14 4DF, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKD6
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Penna Plc, 01918150
             10 Bishop’s Square, London, E1 6EG, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Triangle Partnership Ltd, 02629534
             Middle House Rousdon Estate, Lyme Regis, DT7 3XR, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKD6
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             Saxton Bampfylde Hever, 02018211
             9 Savoy Street, London, WC2E 7EG, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.5)
             IRG Advisors LLP trading as Odgers Berndtson, Odgers Interim, OC354226
             20 Cannon Street, London, EC4M 6XD, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 1,200,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 1,200,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.2)

   Contract No: 2    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Talent Management and Leadership Development

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 03/11/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 7
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Green Park Interim and Executive Ltd, 05672094
             Partnership House, 4th Floor, Carlisle Place, London, SW1P 1BX, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Mercuri Urval Ltd, 05672094
             91 Wimpole Street,, Marylebone,, London, W1G 0EF, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Triangle Partnership Ltd, 02629534
             Middle House Rousdon Estate,, Rousdon,, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3XR, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             Edgecumbe Consulting Group Ltd, 03033236
             Whitefriars,, Lewins Mead,, BRISTOL,, BS1 2NT,, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKK11
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.5)
             GatenbySanderson Limited, 04451141
             14 King Street, Leeds,, LS1 2HL, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKE42
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 200,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 200,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.3)

   Contract No: 3    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Coaching Services

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 03/11/2022

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 23
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 22 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Alliance Coaching Ltd, 05472277
             Nightingale House,, 46-48 East Street,, Epsom, KT17 1HQ, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ2
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Aware Leadership Ltd, 10 Garland Road,
             10 Garland Road, Ware, SG12 7BH, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH23
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Triangle Partnership Ltd, 02629534
             6 Lloyds Avenue, LONDON, EC3N 3AX, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             VA Consultants Global Ltd, 09901412
             Lower Mill House, KENDAL, LA8 9LR, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKD1
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.5)
             INTOO UK & Ireland, 10288858
             Unit A, The Glass Yard,, Sheffield Road,, CHESTERFIELD, S41 8JY, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKF1
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.6)
             Sweetmans and Partners Limited, 26 Victoria Park Road West
             26 Victoria Park Road West, Cardiff, CF5 1FA, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKL22
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.7)
             The Centre for Teams Limited, 05161533
             1 Park Road, Hampton Wick,, KINGSTON UPON THAMES, KT1 4AS, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ2
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.8)
             First Ascent Group Ltd, 03499793
             St. Johns Innovation Park,, Cowley Road,, CAMBRIDGE,, CB4 0WS, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH12
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 200,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 200,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.3) Additional information: To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=809292274

   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          The Royal Court of Justice
          The Strand, London, United Kingdom
          Tel. +44 2073758197, Email: procurement@fscs.org.uk

      VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
          The Royal Court of Justice
          The Strand, London, United Kingdom
          Tel. +44 2073758197, Email: procurement@fscs.org.uk

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
          Financial Services Compensation Scheme
          Beaufort House, 15 St. Botolph Street, London, EC3A 7QU, United Kingdom
          Tel. +44 2073758197

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 05/12/2023