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Recruitment of Non-Executive Chair of for the National Museums Liverpool (NML)

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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04 Jul 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process to engage an employment agency for recruiting a Non-Executive Chair for the National Museums Liverpool (NML). This service falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" with a contract value of £15,500. Located at 100 Parliament Street, London, the completed tender transitioned through the procurement method of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2nd April 2025, and the contract was active from 21st April 2025 to 31st July 2025.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and those within the recruitment consulting sphere, seeking to broaden their government engagement portfolio. The procurement's selective nature under a framework agreement indicates strong potential for agencies experienced in high-profile executive searches. Companies that specialise in public sector recruitment and have a track record of successful placements are well-suited to compete in future opportunities of this nature. Additionally, the prestigious client, DCMS, provides an invaluable reference for growing a business's market reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of Non-Executive Chair of for the National Museums Liverpool (NML)

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires the support of an employment agency to identify suitable candidates for a Non-Executive board member position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-285ef24f-0af0-4f13-89b0-e9c14c265a76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd40e4c-51d4-46f6-8183-ab49c2b70be5
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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