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Executive Search Services

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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17 Oct 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has awarded a contract for the provision of executive search services under the framework agreement RM6290 with the Crown Commercial Services. This procurement, valued at £50,000, focuses on recruitment services, specifically for the creation of a candidate long-list for a specified role. Conducted through a selective call-off process from a framework agreement, the contract period spans from 15th September 2025 to 14th March 2026, with Korn Ferry (UK) Limited as the supplier. The project is located in London, and the industry category is services, specifically under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). The award stage of this procurement was completed, and the awarded contract notice was published on 17th October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in executive recruitment services. The procurement was specifically marked as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), opening doors for such entities to engage with public sector clients like Transport for London. Businesses with capabilities in executive search and recruitment can leverage this tender as a case study to enhance their portfolios and strengthen their foothold within the public sector through collaboration with high-profile clients. The association with a reputable buyer like Transport for London can act as a catalyst for attracting further contracts and expanding business prospects.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Services

Notice Description

Provision of executive search and attraction services to create a candidate long-list for the specified role. Additional information: This call-off contract has been awarded via the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement: Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services (RM6290).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a4c0edf-65cb-4a43-bf36-e748147b6ff3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6520f5fd-9089-40b6-8af3-f2771adde022
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Chloe Ludlow
Contact Email
chloeludlow@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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