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C3977 - Executive Search

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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17 Feb 2026 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority has completed a procurement process titled "C3977 - Executive Search", focusing on recruitment services within the United Kingdom. The process progressed through a call-off from a framework agreement, signifying a selective procurement method. The contract spans from 23rd January 2026 to 19th January 2027, with the award confirmed on 12th January 2026. This procurement falls under the services category and targets service delivery in London, based on the CPV classification 79600000.

This tender, valued at £92,400, provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Despite the contract having been awarded to Odgers Berndtson, understanding the procurement strategy employed by the FCA could benefit businesses aiming to position themselves for similar opportunities in the future. Engaging in such prestigious searches could enhance market standing and stimulate business growth within the executive recruitment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C3977 - Executive Search

Notice Description

Provision of Executive Search services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e4591ae-7c19-4a99-9075-8333c0d162c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b151eed-d585-41ff-82df-5b74934938e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£92,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 19 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
FCA Procurement
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0800 111 6768

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

ODGERS BERNDTSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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