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Executive Search

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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04 Sep 2026 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Police Digital Service procured senior executive search consulting services to support the identification and recruitment of senior executives. The work falls within human resources management consultancy services (CPV 79414000) and was intended for delivery in the United Kingdom. The requirement is focused on executive search rather than general recruitment, so relevant businesses are specialist search firms and human resources consultancies with the capability to advise on senior appointments. The buying organisation is Police Digital Service, based in London. The procurement is categorised as a service and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. It was not identified as suitable for voluntary, community or social enterprises. The requirement therefore aligns most closely with commercial executive search providers able to work with a UK public-sector client.

This procurement has been awarded and is complete. Police Digital Service used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to IRG ADVISORS LLP on 31 July 2026 for £60,000 GBP. The contract period ran from 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. The tender submission deadline was 31 July 2026 at 12:00 BST. The award was for the full senior executive search consulting requirement, with one supplier recorded and no lots identified. The procurement was evaluated through the framework call-off route; the published information describes the procurement method and requirement but does not set out separate quality, price or other weighted award criteria. The award is active, and the recorded contract period has ended.

This award demonstrates a defined need within Police Digital Service for specialist senior executive search capability, delivered through a public-sector framework call-off. A credible future competitor would need expertise in senior-level search and selection, including the ability to understand complex leadership requirements, identify suitable candidates, manage confidential approaches and provide sound advice to the appointing organisation. The requirement is suitable for SMEs, indicating that a focused specialist consultancy can compete alongside larger firms where it has the right framework access, professional capability and delivery capacity. Relevant suppliers should be able to operate across the United Kingdom, work effectively with a public-sector buyer and show a reliable process for handling senior appointments from initial brief through candidate assessment and appointment support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search

Notice Description

Senior Executive Search Consulting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17fb59f1-41d7-45fc-944d-19cc3b611037
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35693eaf-f99d-4773-8892-00203a6b0349
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 30 days
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
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG Advisors LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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