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GSS25143 - Challenge Directors - Executive Search Fees

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Mar 2025 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract titled "GSS25143 - Challenge Directors - Executive Search Fees" in the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000). This award notice, indicating the completion of the procurement process, details the procurement of Challenge Directors via a call-off from a framework agreement specifically for Executive & Non Executive Recruitment Services. The procurement method was selective, and the contract value is £112,500. The contract started on 24 February 2025 and is slated to end on 23 February 2026. Key stakeholders include the buyer, UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, located in Swindon, England, and the supplier, PERRETT LAVER LIMITED, based in London, England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in executive recruitment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as particularly well-suited to partake in such procurement processes. Companies that can provide innovative, efficient, and reliable executive search services may find aligning with such frameworks particularly advantageous, enabling them to expand their market reach and establish significant partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GSS25143 - Challenge Directors - Executive Search Fees

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation require Challenge Directors which has been procured and awarded following a Direct Award via Executive & Non Executive Recruitment Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eae3cb5-e04b-4e93-87db-4050c8b128b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31fdd263-00e7-47e2-acb0-5e81c4bb562f
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
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
GSS Procurement
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERRETT LAVER

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