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C3999 - Executive Search

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA)

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13 Feb 2026 at 18:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "C3999 - Executive Search" specifically focusing on recruitment services within the professional services industry category. This process was initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting a strategic approach to sourcing. The procurement has reached the award stage with the contract commencing on 3rd February 2026 and concluding on 1st January 2027, located in London, United Kingdom. The awarded contract has a value of £54,000 GBP, and the award notice was published on the 13th February 2026.

The executive search services tender offers promising growth opportunities for SMEs, aligning well with the FCA's suitability criteria. The contract award to GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED highlights the potential for niche recruitment firms and consultancies specialising in high-level professional placements to thrive. Businesses skilled in executive search, with a focus on strategic recruitment within financial sectors, are ideally positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities, encouraging sector-specific expertise and fostering market expansion capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C3999 - Executive Search

Notice Description

Provision of Executive Search

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-118a97bf-25eb-470e-8e73-153ec1c452b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c41096a-72aa-4361-bbb6-e9acbcec8340
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
SME

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
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA)
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

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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