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C3246 Executive Search Recruitment

FCA

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29 May 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), located in London, recently completed the procurement process for the "C3246 Executive Search Recruitment" contract, which falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, with a CPV code of 79600000. This was a selective procurement process, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 24th March 2025 to 31st July 2025, having been awarded to GatenbySanderson Limited with a value of £88,200. The award status is active, as published on 29th May 2025, with the initial award made on 17th March 2025. The procurement was aimed at SMEs, and the delivery of services is concentrated in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in executive recruitment services to partner with government bodies such as the FCA. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the selective procurement method and the industry classification. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can strengthen their portfolio by demonstrating capability in delivering specialized recruitment services to a prominent UK regulatory authority. This engagement could also facilitate access to future government tenders, promoting sustainable business growth and visibility within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

C3246 Executive Search Recruitment

Notice Description

Provision of executive search services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3cfeee1-92b2-40d6-a532-16019665c9ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3958bbe-b465-4ad0-87e4-86a9b9bc573f
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
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
£88,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 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
FCA
Contact Name
FCA Procurement
Contact Email
chengetai.garaiza1@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0800 111 6768

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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