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Executive Search Service

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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24 Jun 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Government Legal Department, which operates in London, England, focusing on procuring recruitment services under the industry category of "Recruitment services" (CPV code: 79600000). This tender, titled "Executive Search Service," concerns the appointment of key positions and was conducted through a selective procurement method called a call-off from a framework agreement. Initially planned for tendering with a deadline on 29th May 2025, the contracting process has reached the award stage, with a contract initiated on 30th May 2025 and set to conclude on 30th April 2026. The entire process, valued at £39,900, signifies the completion of the buyer's objectives to secure quality executive search services.

The awarded contract presents opportunities primarily for large enterprises in the recruitment services sector, given the selective nature of the procurement method. The project's primary focus on high-level appointments such as the NED/ARAC Chair and ARAC NEM indicates a demand for experienced, well-resourced firms capable of identifying and securing top-tier candidates. Businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment with a robust network and expertise in public sector appointments would find this contract particularly suited to their strengths, offering opportunities for growth within government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Service

Notice Description

appointment of a) a NED/ARAC Chair and b) an ARAC NEM for Government Legal Department

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e21207eb-9e81-48f6-868b-dc204e7b6662
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64dcce54-ac0a-4a82-bfbe-079fe75386d5
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
Not specified
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
£39,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 30 Apr 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

GATENBY SANDERSON

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