United Utilities has gone out to tender with a major contract for recruitment services worth an estimated £240 million.
The water company is looking to award a contract for recruitment services for the provision of contingent resources and a range of other recruitment services, using a hybrid or modular service model.
The Managed Service Provider (MSP) Master Vendor arrangement required is a hybrid/modular approach for Contingent Resource and selective engagement of additional recruitment services on a modular basis. United Utilities requires the ability to call-off services on a flexible and scalable basis in line with business requirements.
The scope of the agreement is as follows;
1. MSP Master Vendor arrangement for Contingent Resources, including a Vendor Management System (VMS) and Health Surveillance (including pre-placement) process for Contingent Resource.
2. A technology solution for both Contingent and Permanent Recruitment, an ‘Applicant Tracking System’ (ATS)
3. A range of additional modular services that can be selected as and when required by the company, including;
- Pre-employment background checks
- Recruitment campaign support
- Building and managing talent communities
- Recruitment administration support for recruitment spikes
- Interview scheduling management
- Permanent external recruitment
For the recruitment of Contingent and Permanent Resources, United Utilities is looking for a supplier with with capability of sourcing candidates across the UK for placements in the North West into a number of business areas, including;
- Customer Service
- Digital Services
- Operations
- Engineering and Capital Delivery
- Support and Professional Functions
Contract term is 96 months – no further renewal options are available.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 23 February 2023 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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