Framework Agreement for External Personnel Services – Headhunting

Summary

The Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund intends to conclude a framework agreement for external personnel services (headhunting). The contract is divided into three lots: Lot 1 for leadership and C-level searches; Lot 2 for IT sector specialists; Lot 3 for highly qualified professionals in other fields (engineers, architects, professors in social insurance and related fields, and doctors). Offers may cover one or more lots. Award criteria are price (30%) and quality (70%), focusing on recruitment strategy, references, and the proposed process. The contract duration is from 01 December 2026 to 30 November 2030. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DRV Bund Bietercockpit platform. Qualification requirements include five verifiable references demonstrating long experience in public-sector recruitment processes, with at least two references in federal authorities or administrations, and provision of required documentation.