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Executive Search for Grade 6 ,SCS1 & SCS2

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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07 Jul 2026 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involved an executive search for Grade 6, SCS1, and SCS2 positions, conducted by Defra Commercial. The procurement falls under the "Executive services" industry category, with a tender item delivered across various regions including the United Kingdom, alongside British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The process has reached the 'award' stage, with the award notice published on 7th July 2026, and the contract period spanning from 23rd June 2026 to 23rd December 2026. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to enhance their business presence in the public sector. Companies specialising in executive recruitment services are well-positioned to benefit, given the focus on executive roles. The tender aligns with businesses capable of providing top-tier recruitment solutions on an international scale, ensuring effective engagement with public sector clients such as Defra Commercial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search for Grade 6 ,SCS1 & SCS2

Notice Description

Executive Search for Grade 6 ,SCS1 & SCS2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d238e2e4-cd57-49dd-a3a8-bf78f936ef23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5bc5ba-ce23-49c7-acb4-f9c6eda5f5c2
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75111100 - Executive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 23 Dec 2026 6-12 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
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
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
SW1P 4DF
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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