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Executive Recruitment

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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12 Feb 2026 at 16:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission has awarded a contract for executive recruitment services to assist in the search for an interim Head of Governance. Categorised under recruitment services (CPV 79600000), the procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £22,000 and spans from 26 January 2026 to 26 August 2026, with the delivery location specified in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded with the award announcement published on 12 February 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for recruitment agencies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in executive search and possess the capacity to fulfil the requirements of high-profile positions. Agencies familiar with the UK's recruitment market, and particularly those able to identify executive-level candidates for governance roles, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. The successful supplier, Penna PLC, indicates the level of expertise and capability expected for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Recruitment

Notice Description

The Gambling Commission wishes to procure the services of an recruitment agency to assist with the executive search for an interim Head of Governance role.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-527b5038-6d61-43d7-9723-2fb5f0ab3c26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899d91a0-820e-404c-abed-6d7387ee20b8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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