Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Pool Re Services Limited

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PMWL-1715-XLYD

Address:

Equitable House, 47 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AF
UK

Contact name:

Not provided

Email:

commercialservices@poolre.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Competitive flexible procedure

Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided

Competitive flexible procedure description:

Pool Re is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement (“the Framework”) for the provisions of Recruitment Services.
The Procurement Specific Questionnaire - Participation Stage - a selection process to limit the number of participating suppliers. Pool Re will invite the top five (5) highest responses, five (5) being the maximum Tenderers invited for the tendering ITT Stage.
The ITT (Invitation to Tender) Stage - will be issued to those Tenderers who have been shortlisted following the participation stage (“Shortlisted Tenderers”) to submit a Tender. Pool Re intends to appoint a maximum of three (3) Tenderers for the provision of Recruitment Services under this framework.

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No

Dynamic market:

No

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

PRE00372_Recruitment Services Framework

Reference number:

PRE00372

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

Pool Re is seeking to establish it's first framework for the provision of Recruitment Services. The framework shall provide a consistent, transparent and governed approach to the sourcing of recruitment services, supporting Pool Re’s current and future workforce needs whilst ensuring compliance, quality and value for money.
The Recruitment Framework will support recruitment activity across the organisation and will be structured into 9 Lots as per departmental recruitment needs. The Lots are not exclusive, and Tenderers may bid to be appointed to one and/or more Lots.
It is intended that a maximum of three (3) Tenderers per Lot will be appointed to the Framework.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://poolre.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Recruitment-services./52E2Q5D73R

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://poolre.delta-esourcing.com/respond/52E2Q5D73R

Total value (estimated):

GBP 7 excluding VAT

GBP 7 including VAT

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:

Not provided

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:

Not provided

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Not provided

Lots

Lot Lot 1: Legal / Company Secretariat

Description:

This function provides legal advice and corporate governance support across the organisation. Roles may include legal counsel, company secretariat, governance and regulatory specialists supporting PRA/FCA regulated activity.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 0 excluding VAT

GBP 0 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

30/11/2026 to 29/11/2030

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Award criteria:

Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 20

Name: Technical Questions / Weighting: 80

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Please see the tender documents.

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Please see the tender documents.

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Lot Lot 2: Finance / Investments

Description:

Responsible for financial management, reporting, and stewardship of Pool Re’s assets. Roles may range from accountants and finance analysts to investment and treasury.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 0 excluding VAT

GBP 0 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

30/11/2026 to 29/11/2030

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKI - LONDON

Award criteria:

Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 20

Name: Technical Questions / Weighting: 80

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Please see the tender documents.

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Please see the tender documents.

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Lot Lot 3: Risk / Underwriting / Catastrophe / Actuarial

Description:

This function supports Pool Re’s core insurance and reinsurance operations. It encompasses underwriting, exposure and catastrophe modelling, actuarial analysis, pricing, reserving, and enterprise risk management. Roles are typically highly technical and specialist, often requiring regulated, quantitative, or market specific.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 1 excluding VAT

GBP 1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

30/11/2026 to 29/11/2030

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKI - LONDON

Award criteria:

Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 20

Name: Technical Questions / Weighting: 80

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

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Lot Lot 4: Marketing / Communications

Description:

This function is responsible for managing Pool Re’s external and internal communications, brand, and stakeholder engagement.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 1 excluding VAT

GBP 1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

30/11/2026 to 29/11/2030

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKI - LONDON

Award criteria:

Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 20

Name: Technical Questions / Weighting: 80

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

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Lot Lot 5: HR / Office Support

Description:

This function provides operational and people focused support across the organisation. It includes human resources, office management, facilities coordination, executive and administrative support, and general business operations.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 1 excluding VAT

GBP 1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

30/11/2026 to 29/11/2030

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKI - LONDON

Award criteria:

Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 20

Name: Technical Questions / Weighting: 80

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

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Lot Lot 6: Pool Re Solutions (PReS)

Description:

Responsible for the delivery of Pool Re’s in‐house risk consulting and advisory capability. It includes the provision of qualitative and quantitative analysis of terrorism risk, development of risk management capabilities, research and advisory services, and support for underwriting, treaty development and strategic decision‐making. Roles may include risk consultants, terrorism threat analysts and specialist advisory professionals working with internal and external stakeholders.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 1 excluding VAT

GBP 1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

30/11/2026 to 29/11/2030

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKI - LONDON

Award criteria:

Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 20

Name: Technical Questions / Weighting: 80

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

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Lot Lot 7: IT

Description:

Responsible for the delivery, maintenance, and security of Pool Re’s technology environment. It includes infrastructure, applications, cyber security, data management, digital tools, and IT service management. Roles may include IT support, systems administration, information / cyber security specialist and digital transformation.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 1 excluding VAT

GBP 1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

30/11/2026 to 29/11/2030

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKI - LONDON

Award criteria:

Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 20

Name: Technical Questions / Weighting: 80

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

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Lot Lot 8: Commercial Services

Description:

This function oversees procurement, contract management, and supplier assurance. It ensures compliance with public procurement regulations, manages commercial risk, supports contract lifecycle management, and delivers value for money. Roles may include procurement specialists, commercial business partners, and contract managers working closely with risk, legal, and operational teams.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 1 excluding VAT

GBP 1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

30/11/2026 to 29/11/2030

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKI - LONDON

Award criteria:

Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 20

Name: Technical Questions / Weighting: 80

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

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Lot Lot 9: NEDs / Executive Search

Description:

This category covers recruitment for Non‐Executive Directors, Executive Leadership roles, and other senior or specialist appointments. Engagements typically require confidential, retained, or executive search approaches, often involving regulated or governance‐critical positions and formal board‐level assessment processes.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 1 excluding VAT

GBP 1 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

30/11/2026 to 29/11/2030

CPV classifications:

79600000 - Recruitment services.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKI - LONDON

Award criteria:

Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 20

Name: Technical Questions / Weighting: 80

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Please see tender documents.

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

31/07/2026 Time: 14:00

Deadline for requests to participate:

17/08/2026 Time: 14:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

11/11/2026

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Not provided

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Not provided

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

Other organisations

Not provided