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03 Jun 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has concluded a procurement process titled "Non Executive Recruitment", categorised under recruitment services (CPV: 79600000). This selective procurement, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed to appoint a non-executive recruitment contractor to source a Chair role. The location for delivery includes the United Kingdom and several other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Russell Reynolds Associates being the successful supplier for the contract valued at £250,000. The contract period commenced on 19 December 2025 and will conclude on 8 December 2026.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large recruitment service providers with experience in fulfilling executive-level positions. Although the procurement was conducted selectively, businesses within the recruitment industry can benefit from exploring similar frameworks and tenders. This specific procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), indicating potential openings for smaller firms interested in scaling their operations. Proactive engagement in this sector could lead to further opportunities with the Department for Business and Trade or similar governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Non Executive Recruitment

Notice Description

Non-Executive recruitment contract to source a Chair role and potential other roles (if required).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-250b23dd-7c40-4ce7-bf69-13206c72f71e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a8c19f-5842-4963-866b-f14d63dd89d6
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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