Find a TenderAwarded without competition
Published 24 Sept 2024, 15:48 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Social Media Recruitment with AI

Official notice

Authority: Outwood Grange Academies Trust (Education)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Awarded value£100,000published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 24 Sept 2024no call for competition
Awarded to SOCIALLY RECRUITED LTD

What is being bought

Published requirement description

In addition to the traditional methods of recruitment used by the Trust, the Outwood are looking to trial a new innovative solution that is based around artificial intelligence powered targeted marketing of the Trust to potential and future candidates.

CPV: Industry specific software package · Recruitment services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Service Objective:

Service Objective:

The Trust require a specialist digital provider to provide a comprehensive, AI-powered recruitment solution capable of effectively engaging with education sector candidates through precision-targeted, multi-channel social media campaigns. The service should prioritize both immediate and preemptive recruitment needs, optimizing campaigns in real-time to maximize candidate engagement and conversion rates.

Key Requirements:

  1. AI-Driven Campaign Management:
  • Automated campaign launch and optimization across various social media platforms.
  • 24/7 campaign monitoring and adjustment based on performance data.
  • Intelligent retargeting capabilities to reach qualified candidates across multiple channels.
  • Comprehensive tracking of campaign performance metrics, including views, clicks, applications, and hires.
  1. Candidate Engagement Tools:
  • User-friendly candidate application pages with streamlined application processes.
  • Geo-targeted campaigns to reach candidates in specific geographic locations.
  • AI-powered targeted outreach to identify and engage with potential candidates.
  • Multi-channel retargeting to maintain candidate interest and drive conversions.
  • Performance Measurement and Reporting:
  1. A shared dashboard providing real-time insights into campaign performance.
  • Detailed tracking of candidate journeys from initial engagement to application and hire.
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the recruitment solution.
  1. Enhanced Employer Branding:
  • Support for creating and maintaining a strong employer brand through targeted messaging and content.
  • Integration with existing employer branding materials and guidelines.

Additional Considerations:

Data Privacy and Security: Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and maintain strict security measures to protect candidate data.

Scalability: The solution should be capable of handling increasing recruitment demands and adapting to changes in the education sector.

Integration: The service should seamlessly integrate with the Trust's existing recruitment systems and processes.

By meeting these requirements, the service provider will deliver a robust and effective recruitment solution that drives candidate engagement, improves hiring efficiency, and strengthens the Trust's employer brand within the education sector.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
24 Sept 2024, 15:48 BST
Last source update
24 Sept 2024, 15:48 BST
Authority reference
FTSSMR240924
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-030514
Classification (CPV)
Industry specific software packageRecruitment services
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d63 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation:

The award is made in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Regulation 32(2)(b)where the required services being sought can be supplied only by the particular economic operator for the following reason:-

(ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons

In the case of the above, this was reviewed and where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition, it is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement;

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £100,0001 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 24 Sept 2024
Awarded toValueDateStatus
SOCIALLY RECRUITED LTD£100,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation GB-COH: 06995649 Potovens Lane,Outwood, WAKEFIELD, Yorkshire & Humber, WF12PFContact name, email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.