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C3279 Executive Search

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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29 May 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a prominent regulatory body in the UK, has completed the procurement process for the provision of executive search services under the tender titled "C3279 Executive Search." This process falls under the "services" industry category, specifically targeting recruitment services, and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £38,400, was awarded to GatenbySanderson Limited. The award stage was finalised on 3 April 2025, with the contract period running from 4 April 2025 to 31 October 2025. The services are to be delivered in London, England, reinforcing its strategic location benefits for parties engaged in recruitment services.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses within the recruitment services sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality executive search functions. Companies aiming for growth can benefit from aligning with prominent regulatory organisations like the FCA by demonstrating capabilities aligned with the framework agreement standards. This procurement was also designed to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an excellent opportunity for SMEs to engage with the FCA and enhance their portfolio by working within a highly regulated sector.

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Notice Title

C3279 Executive Search

Notice Description

Provision of executive search services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92b741fa-99a0-41cd-bd85-a8c86b29395d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec6dc49c-3a2b-4117-8b47-a6e4c10eb1e3
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
Not specified

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
£38,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
FCA Procurement
Contact Email
chengetai.garaiza1@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

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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