Award

Executive Search for CEO

WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME

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16 May 2025 at 11:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) involved an executive search for a CEO, necessitating a direct award due to the sensitive nature of the recruitment. This falls within the public authority - sub-central government sector. Located in Banbury, UK, WRAP awarded the contract to Saxton Bampfylde Hever PLC, a company based in London, known for its expertise in recruitment services. The procurement process, finalised in May 2025, proceeded under exceptional circumstances with the procurement method justified by urgency and confidentiality concerns. The contract, covering a period from 30th May to 30th June 2025, underscores WRAP’s needs for discretion and timely leadership transition.

This tender highlights significant business growth potential, particularly for firms skilled in discreet and efficient delivery of executive recruitment services. Large-scale enterprises experienced in handling sensitive data with established procedures for maintaining confidentiality would be well-positioned for similar procurement opportunities. Additionally, companies with a prior record of providing high-quality services to WRAP or those aligning with WRAP’s strategic direction might find lucrative opportunities in fulfilling such selective contract awards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search for CEO

Notice Description

WRAP needs to recruit a new CEO, by conducting a confidential search process. Saxton Bampfylde has been used to conduct executive searches for WRAP in the past and has provided a quality, value for money service. Due to the confidentiality of the work, a direct award is required. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=950301552

Procurement Information

This Direct Award is being carried out under exceptional circumstances. The HR Team have advised that the requirement is highly sensitive and confidential, and that it is vital to maintain discretion to avoid any organisational disruption or unnecessary speculation within WRAP. As such, conducting a competitive procurement exercise could risk breaching confidentiality, which could negatively impact both internal stability and stakeholder confidence. Additionally, an unforeseeable urgency exists to appoint a suitable CEO within a limited time window. Engaging the market through a standard competitive process would not be feasible within the required timeframe and could jeopardise WRAP's ability to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Saxton Bampfylde has been identified as the preferred supplier for the following reasons: *Prior successful engagements with WRAP, providing high-quality and cost-effective executive search services. *Established processes for the secure handling of highly confidential and personal data, aligning with WRAP's requirements for safeguarding sensitive information. *Proven understanding of WRAP's values, strategic direction, and leadership needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022164-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Procurement Lead
Contact Email
procurement@wrap.org.uk
Contact Phone
01295 584100

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX16 5BH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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