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Executive Search for Architects from CCS RM6229 Framework

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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14 Jan 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defra Commercial for the project titled "Executive Search for Architects from CCS RM6229 Framework" has reached the award stage. Classified under executive services, this tender is a selective call-off from a framework agreement. It encompasses various locations, including the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract period spans from 6th January 2026 to 6th January 2027. The award was made on 14th January 2026 to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited with a contract value of £100,000. This procurement is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services within the architecture sector. Companies that can provide high-quality executive services and have experience dealing with framework agreements stand to benefit from engaging with such procurement processes. The involvement of a framework like CCS RM6229 indicates a structured and potentially recurring demand for services, providing avenues for sustaining business growth and expanding market reach. Enterprises capable of offering customised service solutions to meet diverse geographical needs would particularly find this contract appealing.

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Notice Title

Executive Search for Architects from CCS RM6229 Framework

Notice Description

Executive Search for Architects from CCS RM6229 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72208ca5-c6b6-4612-8935-5e87604f839d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b47d709-e468-4ed3-a102-60070e51d7e2
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75111100 - Executive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2027 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
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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