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Executive Search Services - Chief Press Officer

BANK OF ENGLAND

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05 Apr 2022 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has recently completed a procurement process for executive search services, specifically for the role of Chief Press Officer. This tender, classified under the recruitment services category, was awarded to Ellwood & Atfield Ltd after a direct award below the relevant thresholds. The procurement was finalised on 31 March 2022, with the contract officially commencing on 1 April 2022 and set to conclude on 31 March 2023. The buying organisation is based in London, England, and the total contract value amounts to £30,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in executive recruitment and search services. Businesses with expertise in placing senior roles and managing high-profile recruitment processes would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, enterprises that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the public sector and its procurement needs may find significant avenues for growth through engagement with the Bank of England and similar organisations.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Services - Chief Press Officer

Notice Description

Provision of executive search services to place a senior role at the Bank of England. This contract has been direct award to Ellwood & Atfield Ltd as a specialist executive search below the relevant FTS threshold.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92a73d70-4fa8-4847-aa39-eb7b3ef936c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772ea80f-7c8b-4af4-b0ac-b5899315a090
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELLWOOD & ATFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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