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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Ofgem targeted the recruitment services sector, aiming to appoint a supplier to manage their 2026-050 Recruitment Campaign for a CEO position. As of 12th June 2026, the award stage was completed, and the process followed an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Irg Advisors LLP (Trading As Odgers) and is valued at £78,000. The services delivered cover a broad geographical area, including the United Kingdom and international regions. The contract term starts on 26th May 2026 and ends on 25th May 2027, reflecting a comprehensive service delivery period for this high-level executive recruitment.

This contract presents valuable business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in recruitment services, especially those geared towards high-level executive searches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable to tender, underscoring the accessibility of such contracts to a diverse range of suppliers. Companies with experience in executive search and talent management campaigns would find themselves well-suited for this type of procurement, given the complexities and breadth of services required by Ofgem to secure a capable CEO. The open procedure used in this tender ensures a transparent and competitive environment, facilitating innovative approaches from participating businesses.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2026-050 Recruitment Campaign for CEO

Notice Description

Ofgem requires the services of a supplier to conduct the following tasks for a CEO role: * Candidate pack design and delivery. * Design attraction campaign. * Manage applications and candidate questions prior to advert closing. * Support open event * Longlist pack * Initial shortlist interviews * Secondary shortlist pack. * Management and delivery of all assessments and staff engagement exercises (as required). * Manage the interview process * Offer process management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f1d77b9-165a-4fa1-a652-1f6444cab076
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1f3fc74-ad15-450e-8b8f-aeda10fa7e09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 2027 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS LLP (TRADING AS ODGERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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