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Executive Search Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London, focused on sourcing executive search services to appoint a new director for Procurement & Commercial. This completed tender, titled "Executive Search Services," falls under the industry category of recruitment services, with a CPV classification of 79600000. The services are intended for delivery in London, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Korn Ferry (UK) Ltd, with a contractual period ranging from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2026, for a value of GBP 70,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those equipped to provide high-quality executive search services. Companies with a focus on or experience in working within London's competitive employment market could benefit significantly from such contracts. Furthermore, as the procurement indicated suitability for SMEs, smaller enterprises may find this opportunity suitable for enhancing their portfolios and expanding their business reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search Services

Notice Description

Provision of executive search services to source and place a new director for Procurement & Commercial.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-532217f0-c4a4-49a6-8bd4-9b4966d9c6d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cfec72-5622-484b-9da8-2623ca0ea750
Current Stage
Award
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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