Award

Executive Search for Executive Director, Operations

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission has completed the procurement process for the recruitment services of an Executive Director, Operations, focusing on executive search assistance. This contract, identified by the reference number 25-025, is classified under the recruitment services industry with CPV code 79600000. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract running from 6th June 2025 to 1st January 2026. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract valued at £46,420. The tender process concluded with a final deadline that ended on 16th May 2025.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses engaged in executive recruitment services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the tender is suitable for such entities. By leveraging this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio of high-level executive recruitment achievements, thereby enhancing their industry reputation. Companies that specialise in providing tailored recruitment solutions with an ability to work within selective procurement frameworks would find this contract especially beneficial in fostering growth and development in the executive search sector.

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Notice Title

Executive Search for Executive Director, Operations

Notice Description

The Gambling Commission wishes to appoint an agency to assist with executive recruitment services for the search for an Executive Director, Operations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8b54e2a-2ae6-4326-ac6e-591b0a4cb798
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/337044f4-e8ac-44b3-9764-455c398f87e4
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
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
£46,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 1 Jan 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
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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