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Executive Search Fees

THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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24 Apr 2026 at 15:18

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24 Apr 2026 at 15:17

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24 Apr 2026 at 15:16

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24 Apr 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, seeks to engage a supplier for executive search services for high-level recruitment within the House of Commons. The procurement is categorised under recruitment services, with a procurement value amounting to £81,600. The contract is located in the United Kingdom, specifically at the Palace of Westminster, London, with postal code SW1A 0AA. Employing a selective procurement method, this process involves a call-off from a framework agreement, and has now reached the Award stage, with the award date being 23rd April 2026 and contract commencement scheduled for 27th April 2026, spanning until 26th April 2027.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in recruitment services and adept at fulfilling the needs of high-level executive search requirements. Larger recruitment firms, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are typically better equipped to compete, given the service's complexity and scale. Successful engagement could offer substantial visibility and prestige given the governmental nature of the buying organisation, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, potentially leading to future opportunities in similar public sector contracts. GatenbySanderson Limited has been awarded the contract, exemplifying capacity to meet stringent requirements and offering a model for other businesses aiming for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Fees

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons (the Authority) required the provision of a supplier to provide executive searches for high level recruitment for the House of Commons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d361b516-958d-4c4d-a19d-a0e920c570d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58865dd-fd1e-4c5d-9613-80722ee300e8
Current Stage
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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
Not specified

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
£81,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2027 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
THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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