Outreach Services to increase recruitment of LGBT and Disability Candidates

HM Revenue and Customs in conjunction with CSR wish to procure the services of multiple suppliers with the expertise, specialist contacts and networks to assist with increasing the recruitment of candidates from a diverse range of groups:

1. Increase in recruitment of candidates with a disability

2. Increase in recruitment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender candidates

who have the potential to pass the Civil Service Fast Stream (FS) and Fast Track (FT) selection processes. The aim is to build sustainable strategic partnerships with the successful Contractors.

The intention is to allocate a maximum of 5 suppliers to each group, conditional on the outcome of the tender exercise. The successful Contractors for each group will be expected to work co-operatively together and with the Authority for the provision of the services. The themes of the service delivery will include Raising Awareness of the Fast Track (FT) and Fast Stream (FS) programmes among the targeted groups, Influencing the groups to increase applications to FT/FS and Skills Development of the potential applicants.

As part of the tender exercise Tenderers will be required to submit a proposal detailing how they would meet the core service requirements within the allocated budget over the 3 year term of the contract. In addition to the core services tenderers will have the opportunity to provide details of any innovative concepts outside of the core requirement which may add value to the project for consideration as part of their tender submission. Following award and should any unforeseen or ad-hoc requirements not referred to in the tender documentation or tenderproposals arise, the Authority will request proposals, firstly on a joint, cross Work Group basis, but if this is notpossible on an individual contractor basis and award the assignment on the basis of the best value for money proposal received.

Expression of Interest

We are considering running an open forum tele-conference either 16,17,18 September to explain the requirement we have. The intention is then to open the event for tenders w/c 21st Sept 2015 for 2 weeks.

Therefore, can you register your interest no later than Tuesday 15th September 2015.