CPT_26_21 Non Executive Director (NED) recruitment Campaign

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process to recruit two Non-Executive Directors (NED) for its board. The tender, titled "CPT_26_21 Non Executive Director (NED) recruitment Campaign," falls under the recruitment services industry category. Saxton Bampfylde Hever Ltd. has been awarded the contract valued at £42,000, inclusive of VAT. The contract, operating under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, will run from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2026 across the United Kingdom, with significant activities centered in London. The process reached the award stage on 10th June 2026 following the tender period which concluded on 1st June 2026.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those that excel in executive search and placement. The already established relationship with the NAO, a key player in the public audit sector, offers a platform to enhance reputation and expand networks within the government domain. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, considering the tender's suitability criteria favouring these business scales. Engaging in such governmental contracts can not only boost business credibility but also facilitate entry into broader public sector work, which can significantly contribute to an enterprise’s growth trajectory.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPT_26_21 Non Executive Director (NED) recruitment Campaign

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Saxton Bampfylde Hever Ltd using Lot 3: Non-Executive and Public Appointments of Crown Commercial Services Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services framework. The supplier will be running a recruitment campaign to appoint two non executive directors to join the NAO Board. The contract will commence on Wednesday 1st July 2026 for 6 months until Thursday 31st December 2026 with the estimated contract value will be PS42,000 inclusive of VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0612462-f3c6-420c-8a09-2f5e41f92ae1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29075506-6b7a-4bd1-90fc-d37c6eb94412
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, VCSE
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
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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