Notice Information
Notice Title
Executive Search Agency Services for GBE 2026 2027
Notice Description
GBE is seeking a Supplier to deliver a specialist leadership recruitment service for 2026 2027. The Supplier will be required to deliver a rigorous, transparent, and effective executive search process, aligned with GBE values, culture, and strategic objectives. The objective of this Contract is for a Supplier to: Conduct a full executive search process, including discovery, market mapping, targeted outreach, screening, assessment, shortlisting, referencing, offer support, and post placement follow up. Act as a trusted advisor, providing market insights, candidate intelligence, and guidance on challenges associated with senior level hiring. Ensure all search activity is tailored to GBE organisational goals and cultural requirements. Support the identification and attraction of diverse and highly qualified candidates. This contract was procured via the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6290 Executive and Non Executive Recruitment Services Lot Executive Search Grade 6, SCS1 and SCS2 (and equivalents).
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-ef247a3b-08b3-49ab-8737-551883225aa5
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ee2016-3a22-4c02-810b-be388220926a
- 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
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
79600000 - Recruitment services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £250,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £250,000 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 18 Feb 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
- Contract Period
- 25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2027 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
- GREAT BRITISH ENERGY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- ABERDEEN
- Postcode
- AB10 1BJ
- Post Town
- Aberdeen
- Country
- Scotland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Aberdeen City
- Electoral Ward
- Midstocket/Rosemount
- Westminster Constituency
- Aberdeen South
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ee2016-3a22-4c02-810b-be388220926a
4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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