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Determinations Panel Recruitment

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, based in Brighton, England, has completed the procurement process for executive search services related to its Determinations Panel Recruitment. This tender falls under the industry category of Recruitment Services and was carried out using a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £30,000, is set to commence on 29th April 2026 and will conclude on 28th April 2029. This initiative is focused on the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in recruitment services to gain valuable contracts with public sector entities. Companies similar to Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd, especially those with capabilities to provide executive search services and wishing to expand in the public sector, are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in similar future opportunities, benefiting from contracts intended to support substantial business growth and diversification in public sector service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Determinations Panel Recruitment

Notice Description

Provision to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) of executive search services to support the recruitment of new members to TPR's Determinations Panel. Initially starting with one campaign for members, but with options within the contract to appoint further members as required over the contract's term. Please note the figure shown for the contract value is the approximate upper cap for the first campaign only as this is the only guaranteed piece of work under the contract. If all campaign options and extensions are invoked, the contract value will be up to approximately PS120,000 (including VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a3a894-34cd-40ea-9d2e-9a12e2808470
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
SME
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2029 3-4 years
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
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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