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12 Jun 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Actuary's Department, based in London, has awarded a contract for Executive Search services under the title "Finance and Operations Director Executive Search." The procurement falls under the recruitment services category, with a total value of £25,000. This procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 20th May 2026 to 31st October 2026. The current stage is the award stage, with the award date being 19th May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly those specialising in executive search. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialised recruitment services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Moreover, participating in such tenders can help businesses enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-value services to public sector organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Finance and Operations Director Executive Search

Notice Description

Executive Search services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4ce21e9-257f-416f-9822-4206190b8ab1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91f7d24-b2d3-436d-b3b4-33a7bed1c1b2
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
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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
GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
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

VEREDUS EXECUTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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