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PROC 027-2025 Executive Search

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PROC 027-2025 Executive Search" was managed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), located in London, England. This procurement, which falls under the recruitment services industry with the CPV code 79600000, utilised a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been completed, with the tender period ending on 19th May 2025, and the contract awarded on 20th May 2025. The contract spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2029 with an estimated value of £576,000, signalling a robust opportunity for the selected service provider in the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large recruitment service providers capable of delivering high-level executive search services. Although the opportunity is not targeted at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it is well-suited for established firms like Audeliss Limited, which has been awarded the contract. The four-year contract period offers sustained business prospects and the chance to build a strategic partnership with CMA, enhancing the service provider's profile in the competitive recruitment industry.

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Notice Title

PROC 027-2025 Executive Search

Notice Description

Recruitment Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b303ecce-8ee6-48cd-b287-e46017001aeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9378adcc-ab51-45ba-a9cf-faf66fe5688f
Current Stage
Award
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£576,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£576,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
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

AUDELISS

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