OJEU-approved frameworks for compliant, quality assured, recruitment consultancy
Expertise, value for money and quality of service should be a given, whatever the sector. However, when public money is being spent, it is imperative that there is compliance with relevant regulation and a transparency of process. As you know, procurement can take time, both for you and the companies tendering. Frameworks offer you a faster, more efficient way of commissioning services, whilst still ensuring your organisation remains compliant. Working to pre-agreed parameters, they also ensure value, as well as creating an open, level playing field for those tendering.
One framework does not fit all
That said, public-sector organisations can struggle to secure the calibre of talent they need because of ill-fitting or straight-jacket approaches to consultancy procurement. The CL1 and NMNC (RM 971) frameworks, combined with legislation, like IR35, are becoming increasingly problematic. Organisations need to be flexible and agile. For many, a mini tender is not always the best option; sometimes, you need to be able to award a contract directly. When it comes to ensuring you have the right people in the right place at the right time, our OJEU-framework approach offers you a range of compliant, value-led options, to procure talent solutions tailored to your specific requirements, including:
- ESPO 3S Strategic HR Services Framework – a direct-award route for all corporate back office public and third sector temporary and permanent recruitment solutions
- G-Cloud 10 Framework – a direct-award route for cloud-based IT consultancy/project services
- ELIS Group Transformation Change Framework 2.0 – a direct-award or mini-tender option for all corporate back office health-related consultancy/project services
- HMRC Framework – a mini-tender route for all corporate back office public and third sector permanent recruitment solutions
Commission with confidence
As part of our continued investment in ensuring our public-sector clients receive best value for money, we are awaiting approved supplier status on other OJEU frameworks, including Crown Commercial Services (CCS). Watch this space.
For more information about our services and professional advice on the most up-to-date list of frameworks available, please call our Public Sector Director, John Lavictoire, on 07921 480947 or email john@seymourjohn.com