Scope
Reference
ONR/T1105
Description
ONR is seeking external professional support to help the organisation recruit from a wider diverse pool of applicants. The contract will commence in Sep 2025 for a 3-year period, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments (i.e. 3+1+1).
Building upon our Disability Confident Leader status and achieving the National Equality Standard (NES) accreditation we want to continue to explore new ways in raising our profile across a diverse applicant pool, actively working to attract an increased diverse applicants and resulting workforce often from within a limited pool of nuclear specialists.
External organisations had seen notable success when partnered with marketing specialists to run campaigns with specific content tailored to the targeted audience. Furthermore, external organisations find that campaigns targeted toward a diverse group correlated with an
increase in interest from the targeted group and an increase in interest from the wider population.
We wish to continue to work with an external professional supplier that is an expert in leading the way in diversity and inclusion, providing solutions for organisations wanting to attract diverse talent and create a culture of inclusion.
We need an organisation that will focus on targeting the complete range of ED&I areas. This will provide ONR with a unique opportunity to enhance where we advertise our roles alongside the use of existing channels.
We require the successful organisation to showcase our organisation, along with benefits, testimonials, videos and images that will give potential applicants all of the information they need to make an informed decision about whether ONR is the right fit for them and their specific needs.
Contract 1. Provision of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advice and Support to the Office for Nuclear Regulation
Supplier
Contract value
- £35,000 excluding VAT
- £42,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates
- 2 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 4 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
To be agreed in annual increments
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Vercida Ltd
25 Station Road, Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 7SR
United Kingdom
Email: hello@VERCIDA.com
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Provision of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Advice and Support to the Office for Nuclear Regulation
Contracting authority
Office for Nuclear Regulation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDYX-2871-VYZY
Building 4 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle
Liverpool
L20 7HS
United Kingdom
Email: ONR.Contracts@onr.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government