Award

Group Chief Technology Officer recruitment

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

16 Apr 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed its procurement process for executive recruitment services, specifically targeting the role of Group Chief Technology Officer. This award was made under the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6290 for Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services. The contract, which is valued at £55,500, will cover services in various UK regions, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and Wales. The procurement was concluded as a direct award with the recruitment service to be provided by Russell Reynolds Associates Limited. The procurement followed the single tender action method, below the threshold, with the contract period starting on 3 March 2025 and ending on 2 March 2026.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for firms specialising in executive recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in high-level placements in the public sector. Businesses experienced in providing comprehensive recruitment, placement, and assessment services for senior roles will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities. The direct award approach under the established framework underscores the value of being part of such frameworks to gain similar contracts. Although geared towards large firms like Russell Reynolds Associates Limited, smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fitting the required profile could equally benefit from similar tenders within this sector.

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Notice Title

Group Chief Technology Officer recruitment

Notice Description

****This is an award notice, not a call for competition.**** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under Lot 1 - Executive Search - Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents) of the Crown Commercial Service framework number RM6290 Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services. The requirement is for the provision of recruitment services for a Group Chief Technology Officer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca68119-6d24-4a36-99c3-8522384692c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 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
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), TLL Wales

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

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