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Chief Executive Officer recruitment campaign

NS&I

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29 May 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Chief Executive Officer recruitment campaign carried out by NS&I is now complete. It was conducted under the Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services framework (RM6290) and concluded with an award to IRG ADVISORS LLP T/as Odgers. This campaign falls under the recruitment services category, specifically including placement and job search services. The tender was processed through a direct procurement method, marked as a single tender action below the threshold. Operating out of London, NS&I facilitated this process, which reached the award stage as of 29th May 2026, following the tender period ending on 10th April 2026. The contract period began on 11th May 2026 and will run until 10th November 2026 with a six-month optional extension.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial potential for growth for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those offering executive placement and job search capabilities. While the opportunity is primarily designed for larger scale operations, as indicated by the supplier IRG ADVISORS LLP, businesses with capabilities in comprehensive recruitment processes and personnel services across various disciplines might find such contracts appealing. Firms looking to engage in public sector projects would particularly benefit from understanding the framework dynamics under which such procurements operate, potentially gaining a foothold in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Chief Executive Officer recruitment campaign

Notice Description

Provision of recruitment campaign for the NS&I Chief Executive Offer position. This contract has been awarded under GCA RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd06c560-e784-4069-a325-aa810af02931
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
Not specified
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

79611000 - Job search services

79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel

79613000 - Employee relocation services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel

79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers

79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79633000 - Staff development services

79634000 - Career guidance services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 Nov 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
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS LLP T/AS ODGERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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