Prior information notice
This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
AWE PLC
Room 20,Building F161.2 Atomi, C Weapons Establishment
READING
RG74PR
UK
Contact person: Kate Sinclair
E-mail: AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk
NUTS: UKJ11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.awe.co.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.awe.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Defence
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Early Careers Recruitment
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
AWE require one provider to transform the early careers recruitment strategy to hire candidates for campaigns 2024/25 and 2025/26. The new provider's approach will facilitate the AWE 2-year demand plan and position AWE as an employer of choice in chosen audience markets by 2027.
In 2023, AWE recruited c. 566 into early careers roles and this was largely due to a shift towards using advanced intelligence data to target a British citizen audience with new expertise to streamline efficiency within these talent pools. AWE have seen exceptional results so far with a 127% increase in British citizen applications and a 200% increase in overall expected applications received. AWE want to extend this ambition and deepen the understanding of current and hidden talent pools to uncover new mechanisms to access, inspire, and hire from these highly sought after diverse audiences.
For 2024, campaign planning is underway, which will directly inform procurement requirements. This is expected to complete in April 2024 and be updated on an ongoing basis. The procurement requirements are expected to be in three pillars, broadly covering:
Digital - including website updates, job board posting and management, social media marketing and university career service interaction.
Administration - including the act of administering the virtual assessment centres and providing candidate feedback.
Assessment process - including the design and assurance of the virtual assessment process and the development of the platform and questions used in assessment stages.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 600 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79600000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Digital Transformation: Initiate a website and recruitment asset design refresh across text, imagery, and video content to appeal to and inspire the intended audience.
Administering of Feedback: Compile and deliver bespoke candidate feedback following each assessment centre, including details on the frequency of the feedback, as well as any features that enhance the post assessment centre candidate experience.
Assessment Design, Implementation and Management: Launch a platform design and delivery strategy as it relates to the assessment material to monitor and track the application pipeline in line with fluctuating demand across channels. Additionally, this would include assessment centre programme management (e.g. timetable creation, set up and management) and an assessor support delivery model.
Develop Brand Awareness: Creating a strategy for increasing brand awareness amongst prospective early careers candidates through marketing the early careers opportunities in a way that resonates with the target audience.
Attraction Strategy: Leveraging a campaign attraction strategy, including a project implementation and delivery plan mapped across the recruitment and academic cycle.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 600 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
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.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
04/06/2024
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
AWE
Berkshire
UK
E-mail: kate.sinclair@awe.co.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/04/2024