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C1344 - Executive Search Services

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

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21 Jul 2026 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "C1344 - Executive Search Services" was conducted by the buying organisation NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED, located in Leeds, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), involved a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. Relevant to businesses interested in executive search services, the tender period concluded on 30th June 2026, with the subsequent award issued on 21st July 2026. The contract is set to run from 22nd July 2026 to 21st July 2028, providing a structured period for service delivery.

Winning this contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in executive recruitment, particularly those experienced with framework agreements and able to offer high-level search services. With a contract value of £440,000, it is particularly suitable for SMEs, who can leverage their innovative approaches and flexibility to meet client needs in a competitive recruitment landscape. The award was granted to RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES LTD, which is key for large firms demonstrating their ability to deliver tailored executive search solutions on a large scale. This setting underscores a lucrative path for growth within the recruitment sector for companies poised to offer specialised expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C1344 - Executive Search Services

Notice Description

Call off contract for the provision of executive search services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfea7086-465a-4043-a7d3-5ec74defb262
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4HR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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