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Chair and Non Executive Director Recruitment

NS&I

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

NS&I, based in London, England, recently completed the procurement process for recruitment services by awarding a contract to HAYS Specialist Recruitment Limited, a large-scale supplier. The contract pertains to the recruitment of a Chair and Non-Executive Director, falling under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV: 79600000). This was part of Lot 3 in the CCS framework RM6290, utilising a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was dated 16th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 18th February 2026 to 15th August 2026.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for agencies specialising in executive recruitment, particularly those capable of handling high-level placements for public sector clients like NS&I. Companies familiar with selective procurement approaches and frameworks are well-suited to compete in similar contracts. Engaging with such tenders allows businesses to enhance their portfolio with prestigious contracts, positioning themselves favourably in the competitive recruitment services market.

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Notice Title

Chair and Non Executive Director Recruitment

Notice Description

NS&I requires the services of an agency specialised in executive and non-executive recruitment to assist NS&I recruit a Chair and Non-Executive Director. The contract was awarded following evaluation of eligible suppliers within Lot 3. This contract was awarded via the Lot 3 of CCS framework RM6290.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-295d8a96-7dc3-4fc8-a582-a69d91cba3c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2903cce0-08cf-41cd-9e3d-23d27c6a393f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79611000 - Job search services

79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel

79613000 - Employee relocation services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel

79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers

79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79633000 - Staff development services

79634000 - Career guidance services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 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
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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