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Executive Search for NEDs

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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06 Sep 2023 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department (GLD) has concluded a public procurement process titled "Executive Search for NEDs," aimed at recruiting a Lead Non-Executive Director and Chair of the GLD Board, as well as another Non-Executive Director (NED). The procurement falls under the recruitment services category (CPV 79600000) and was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The entire process was finalised with an awarded contract value of £42,000. The procurement, centred in London, United Kingdom, moved from the tender to the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 4th August 2023 to 3rd August 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in executive search and placement services to establish or strengthen relationships with high-profile government bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for such procurement processes, given the GLD's emphasis on inviting these businesses to participate. Successful engagement in this tender can solidify a firm's credibility and open doors to additional contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Executive Search for NEDs

Notice Description

Executive searches for: - Lead Non-Executive Director and Chair of the GLD Board role - Non-Executive Director (NED) role

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a29ef17-a2bd-481b-8768-a8cbddbec17f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8157120-6c22-403c-b5aa-d914d6ef99f1
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
SME

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
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2023 - 3 Aug 2024 1-2 years
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 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Daniel Paton
Contact Email
daniel.paton@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07561 807 675

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

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