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Recruitment Agency for Chief Strategy and Communications Officer

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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Award

07 Feb 2025 at 19:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund, based in Croydon, has completed the procurement process for a recruitment agency to appoint a Chief Strategy and Communications Officer. The contract, focused on recruitment services (industry category: CPV 79600000), involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action below threshold. Egon Zehnder Limited successfully secured the contract valued at £132,000, with a contract period starting from 24th January 2025 and ending on 30th June 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 23rd January 2025, and the award notice published on 7th February 2025. The services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services to engage with large-scale public sector organisations, enhancing their portfolio and credibility. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, gaining exposure and fostering relationships with high-profile clients like the Pension Protection Fund. Engaging in such tenders can lead to significant business growth and a stronger presence in the public sector recruitment market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Agency for Chief Strategy and Communications Officer

Notice Description

Recruitment Agency appointed for the position of our Chief Strategy and Communications Officer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3a4a4c5-8fd6-48b8-9085-a89d391032b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c941deed-af57-4b23-92bd-77f841e8e7da
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
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
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EGON ZEHNDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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