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NEPO525 - Executive Recruitment

The Association of North East Councils Limited

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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20 Jan 2026 at 16:35

Award Notice
Award

07 Jun 2022 at 15:38

Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2022 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Planning

10 Sep 2021 at 11:11

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, identified by ID "NEPO525", involves the establishment of a Framework Agreement for executive recruitment services across the UK, managed by The Association of North East Councils Limited, also known as NEPO. NEPO is a regional authority based in Gateshead, United Kingdom. The procurement is categorized under services with a specific focus on recruitment (CPV code 79600000). The procurement process, initiated in the tender phase, has now reached the award update and contract update stage as of 20th January 2026. The framework agreement involves multiple suppliers and is part of an open procurement procedure covered under the GPA, with activities anticipated until 2027. The procurement includes an extension from a planned conclusion in June 2026 to June 2027, with a value of £10 million GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in executive recruitment services, particularly those capable of sourcing candidates for senior leadership roles across the UK. Large companies such as Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd and Penna Plc, as well as SMEs like Osborne Thomas Ltd and Sellick Partnership Limited, are participating, highlighting the competitiveness and the scope of involvement suitable for diverse business scales. Businesses in the recruitment industry could see growth by engaging in future market engagement activities scheduled by NEPO, aimed at shaping subsequent frameworks and solutions. Companies providing innovative recruitment strategies or niche skill set sourcing for executive roles would find this framework particularly beneficial for business expansion and establishing key networks in public sector recruitment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO525 - Executive Recruitment

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils Trading As the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Executive Recruitment services for use by Contracting Authorities throughout the UK. The opportunity can be accessed via the NEPO eTender system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTender System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the NEPO eTender system at https://procontract.due-north.com/register. Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you require time-critical assistance on submitting your Tender please contact the System Support Team on 0330 0050352. For non time-critical issues, such as passwords, general account queries and location of information etc, please contact Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (http://proactis.kayako.com/) and select ProContract V3 support. You will then need to log in or submit a ticket to register your issue. Alternatively, you can email ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com this will automatically log a support ticket on the Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof

Lot Information

Executive Recruitment

NEPO have established a Framework Agreement for the provision of executive recruitment services for use by Contracting Authorities throughout the UK. The Framework Agreement consists of a maximum of eight Suppliers who are able to provide executive recruitment services for executive and senior leadership roles. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

Renewal: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be subject to future renewals.

Permanent Recruitment

All other roles.

Additional Services

Including but not limited to: * Interview Coaching * Assessment Centres

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02df5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005017-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
27 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 months prior to the published expiry date

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Association of North East Councils Limited
Additional Buyers

NEPO

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED (NEPO)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd

Badenoch and Clark Limited

Harvey Nash Limited

Osborne Thomas Ltd

Penna Plc

Randstad Solutions Limited

Sellick Partnership Limited

Service Care Solutions Limited

Further Information

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