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C4098 - Executive Search

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA)

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a procurement process for the provision of Executive Search services, an essential component within the recruitment services industry. This selective procurement, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, pertains to a contract valued at £91,800, focused on services in London, United Kingdom. The award was concluded on 9th March 2026, with the contracting period commencing on 16th March 2026 and scheduled to end on 16th March 2027. Russell Reynolds Associates Ltd has been actively appointed as the supplier for this engagement, with the announcement published on 26th March 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth in the executive recruitment sector, especially for large-scale organisations experienced in managing high-level professional searches. While the contract specifically engages Russell Reynolds Associates Ltd as the supplier, competitive businesses in executive search could leverage similar opportunities by partnering with public organisations like the FCA in future procurements. The framework agreement procurement method utilised indicates a structured approach to securing specialist services, providing businesses with a robust platform to showcase their expertise in delivering recruitment solutions for organisations within regulated financial industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C4098 - Executive Search

Notice Description

Provision of Executive Search services for the FCA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ade18821-c026-4147-a2ca-50c37341f5aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603c6bfc-7cb9-42e3-b99b-b20a07718df1
Current Stage
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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
£91,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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 (FCA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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