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Executive and Non-Executive Search 3

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

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Planning

09 Jan 2025 at 15:28

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to engage the market for the upcoming Executive and Non-Executive Search Services 3 framework contract. The framework, aimed at providing recruitment services across Central Government and the broader public sector in the UK, falls under the recruitment services industry category. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with market engagement sessions scheduled for January and February 2025. Interested suppliers are urged to express their interest via email. Future notices and the expected publication date of the contract are tentatively set for 1 February 2026. The overall indicative value of the framework is £100,000,000 over four years, and services will cover executive search, talent mapping, testing, and assessment centres, among others.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in executive recruitment, talent acquisition, and related services. Companies that are Cyber Essentials certified and adept at handling data classified as OFFICIAL/SENSITIVE will find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in this procurement, businesses can position themselves as key suppliers to the central government and other public sector bodies, securing long-term, high-value contracts. Firms with strong capabilities in executive search, assessment services, and carrying out recruitment processes securely are well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive and Non-Executive Search 3

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. This will be the replacement agreement for RM6290 Executive and Non Executive Recruitment Services and will support the hiring needs of UK central government departments including arms-length bodies (ALBs) and all other public sector bodies across the wider public sector. It is anticipated that Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services 3 will provide permanent and supporting services including, but not limited to: -- executive search, -- talent mapping, -- testing and assessment centres. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000701-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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