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Executive Search Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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17 Oct 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Transport for London pertains to the provision of executive search services, with a focus on recruitment services within the industry category. This procurement was conducted through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement and exclusively involved Transport for London as the buyer. The contract, valued at £130,000, is set to cover the period from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2026, and delivery is centred in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, highlighting a careful selection of suppliers, and the tender has reached the award stage as of 17th October 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality executive search services. The suitability criteria favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting a chance for these businesses to collaborate with Transport for London on significant projects. Companies that are adept at working within the framework agreements, like those structured by the Crown Commercial Services, would find this type of procurement beneficial for expanding their portfolios and demonstrating their capability to work with major public entities. This contract illustrates a fruitful avenue for growth for firms in the recruitment services industry.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Services

Notice Description

Provision of executive search services for the assessment and hire of the specified role. Additional information: This call-off contract has been awarded via the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement: Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services (RM6290).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cea4855-3212-4157-8bb0-7b8ce2c205a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0417becb-8c6d-4c46-852f-98602144ff55
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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