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Provision of Executive Recruitment Services

OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION

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18 Dec 2025 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has completed the award phase of a selective procurement process for the "Provision of Executive Recruitment Services", specifically designed to appoint a Service Provider from suppliers approved under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6290, Lot 1. This process, launched to support the recruitment of various executive and senior-level roles, culminated in awarding the contract to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited for a service valued at £21,250. Under this contract, effective from 20th October 2025 to 19th April 2026, the service focuses on recruitment strategies across the United Kingdom within the recruitment services industry category (CPV 79600000). Key activities include candidate search, long and short listing, assessment, and candidate appointment.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses with expertise in executive recruitment in high-hazard and regulatory industries. While Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited was awarded the contract, similar tenders could benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing agile and experienced recruitment services. Companies with experience in cross-sector recruitment and familiarity with executive-level placements will be well-suited for prospective opportunities in this domain, supporting the Office for Nuclear Regulation's diverse strategic and regulatory staffing needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Executive Recruitment Services

Notice Description

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is seeking to appoint one Service Provider from suppliers approved under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6290, Lot 1 Executive Search - Grad 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalent). Award of contract shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the framework. ONR is looking for an agile, experienced supplier to support recruitment of a number of executive and senior level roles on a call-off basis. An imminent requirement will be the permanent recruitment of the Deputy Chief Inspector role (SCS Pay Band 1 equivalent). ONR is therefore looking for a partner with experience of recruiting at an executive director level, in a regulatory and/or high hazard industry. Support with other senior level roles may be required in the coming months in more corporate positions, so experience of recruiting across multiple sectors and disciplines would be beneficial. Service required: * Search identifying and attracting potential applicants to apply for positions * Long list and short list * Assessment and evaluation (psychometric testing preferrable, but is not essential) . Offer and appointment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0057a258-df3c-4587-bf85-359775ad5584
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39275c7a-195d-447a-b444-53dbeaeb8d69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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