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GMCA 1752 Executive Search and Selection Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for Executive Search and Selection Services under the title "GMCA 1752 Executive Search and Selection Services". This procurement, classified in the human resources management consultancy services category, aims to support upcoming vacancies for Executive Directors within the GMCA Group. The contract, valued at £144,000, runs from 26 January 2026 to 25 June 2026, with a possible extension to 25 September 2026. The procurement, completed through a direct award from the Crown Commercial Services framework, Lot 1, under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, marks the award stage. The service will be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically assisting the GMCA based in Manchester.

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in executive recruitment. With the GMCA's strategic focus on transformation and transition, becoming an Executive Search and Selection Partner in this context showcases expertise in talent acquisition at senior levels. The direct award procedure provides streamlined access, making it particularly suited for firms with experience in rapid deployment of such services. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises may find this opportunity accessible due to its suitability criteria favouring SMEs, thereby enabling them to expand within the public sector recruitment consultancy space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1752 Executive Search and Selection Services

Notice Description

The GMCA Group are in a stage of transformation and transition, with multiple Executive Director vacancies forecasted in the coming months, it is a strategic priority that the Group appoint a reliable Executive Search and Selection (ESS) Partner to support the attraction and selection to these vacancies. Contract term: 26th January 2026 to 25th June 2026, with option to extend by three months (end date would be 25th September 2026). Route to Market: Direct award via the Crown Commercial Services framework (RM6290) Lot 1 for Executive Recruitment Services, set up under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8056dffc-8308-4963-a4eb-de2295157681
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6629224-7ea8-444a-bf31-7600d01a8feb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 1-6 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS LLP T/A BERWICK PARTNERS

Further Information

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