Award

Contract Award

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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Award

25 Sep 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency has concluded the procurement process for the provision of executive recruitment services, specifically targeted at a Senior Civil Service level 2 (SCS2) role. This award, dated 1st September 2025, pertains to the recruitment services industry, classified under the CPV code 79600000. The contract, valued at £46,000, will be carried out in the United Kingdom and spans from 1st September 2025 to 1st March 2026. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage as of 25th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those suited to delivering high-level executive searches. With the Government Property Agency as the buying organisation, businesses have the chance to align with a reputable public-sector client. The procurement is favourable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggesting a strategic opportunity for such entities to expand their portfolios and establish a foothold in executive recruitment for government roles. The current supplier, IRG Advisors LLP t/a Odgers, exemplifies the calibre of firms suited to this type of contract, emphasising the potential for growth in partnerships with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

Contract Award

Notice Description

Provision of executive recruitment services for a SCS2 role for the GPA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4645dcfe-2541-4f18-aad9-9f9916dd6f6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38817547-b55a-458f-add3-b47a1db79bc5
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
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Mar 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
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS LLP T/A ODGERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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