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PROC 026-2025 - Executive Search

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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20 Jun 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), headquartered in London, England, has completed the Executive Search procurement process for recruitment services, under the contract identification PROC 026-2025. The tender, worth £700,000, falls under the services industry category, specifically recruitment services classified under CPV code 79600000. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 19th May 2025, and the contract began on 1st June 2025, extending until 31st May 2029. The award was published on Contracts Finder on 20th June 2025, marking the procurement's transition from tendering to the award stage with an active contract status.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for firms specialising in executive search and recruitment services, particularly larger organisations, as the procurement is not suited for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with a robust framework agreement in place and those capable of providing high-quality recruitment services will find this contract particularly advantageous. Engaging with a significant government body such as the CMA may offer broader visibility and opportunity for future collaborations within the public sector, fostering further growth and establishment in the industry.

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Notice Title

PROC 026-2025 - Executive Search

Notice Description

Recruitment Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbabd6da-30f1-4c28-a0cc-7a35360cb597
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efbee0c4-a820-4d0a-b3a9-cc4b650c40fb
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercial@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0203 738 6527 ext 6527

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

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