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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: DE&S Non-Executive Directors Search
2. Awarding Authority:
Ministry of Defence
SE Commercial Corporate Capability Team, #1261, Spruce 2B, MOD Abbey Wood

Bristol
England
BS34 8JH
Contact: Eleanna Robinson-Dambalaki
Email: DESSE-CCT-Comrcl-TEAM@mod.gov.uk
Phone:
URL:
3. Contract Type: Services
4. Description: The Authority (Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and UK Government Investments (UKGI)) is seeking executive recruitment services to help identify and appoint two Non-Executive Directors to the DE&S Board by Dec 2022, which provides the strategic leadership of DE&S and a forum for independent, non-executive support, advice and constructive challenge to the CEO and other DE&S executives.

One appointee will Chair the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. The other appointee will have specific Systems and Digital expertise to contribute to the delivery of DE&S’ 2025 strategy. The digital NED will be asked to attend one or more sub-committees which may include Remuneration Committee, Nominations Committee or the Programme Review Committee.

The following search services are required:
– Advice on advert design, candidate pack and media placement
– Market place research and use of networks to source candidates
– Weekly updates on progress
– Receipt, administration and processing of applications (including provision of diversity and equality information); including applications submitted via the Cabinet Office Public Appointments website
– Sift applications to produce a longlist of recommendations to the Authority, interviews of longlisted candidates to provide the recommended shortlist
– Conduct due diligence checks of shortlisted candidates based on the requirements of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Sector Bodies and as agreed with the Authority.
– Assist with preparation for final interviews (which will be conducted by the Authority) and response handling
– Ad hoc discussions with the Authority on candidates
– Attend longlisting and shortlisting meetings with the appointment panel and any meetings with Ministers
– Undertake relevant searches on candidates, including obtaining references as required
– Inform candidates of outcome and provide feedback
– Diversity monitoring and reporting is required

Further information can be found within the ITT. A Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) is also being issued alongside this Contract Notice. These documents can be accessed via the direct Opportunity link attached:

If you are interested in participating in this competition, expressions of interest must be made through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP).
5. CPV Codes:
79600000 – Recruitment services
79635000 – Assessment centre services for recruitment
79621000 – Supply services of office personnel
79611000 – Job search services
6. NUTS Codes: UKK11
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: London,South West
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
tender_309419/1081176
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: £75,000
10. Start Date: 26/07/2022
11. End Date: 31/03/2023
12. Closing Date: 15/07/2022
13. Other Information:
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