Award

Judicial Appointments Commission Chair recruitment

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 13:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded the procurement process for recruitment services aimed at appointing the Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission. This notice, dated 18 February 2026, marks the award stage of this procurement. Russell Reynolds Associates Limited has been selected as the supplier under Lot Number 3 of the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6290 for Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services. The process was conducted as a direct award, with the contract period starting on 22 January 2026 and ending on 21 January 2027. This procurement, classified under CPV codes 79600000 and 79610000 for recruitment and placement services, involves multiple regions across the United Kingdom and has a value of £52,500.

This award creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of delivering sophisticated search and placement solutions for executive roles. Although the distribution of the contract value may favour larger firms, it is noteworthy that this procurement process was open to SMEs, underscoring the Ministry of Justice's commitment to fostering competition and supporting smaller businesses. This tender is a suitable opportunity for firms with expertise in non-executive public appointments, providing a platform to gain high-level visibility and establish enduring relationships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Judicial Appointments Commission Chair recruitment

Notice Description

****This is an award notice, not a call for competition.**** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under Lot Number 3 - Non-Executive and Public Appointments of the Crown Commercial Service framework number RM6290 Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services. The requirement is for the provision of recruitment services for the Judicial Appointments Commission Chair recruitment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67358eb-b4b6-4c69-bb31-f1095b349bf9
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

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Ministry of Justice
Contact Email
mojprocurementpersonnel@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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