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Recruitment Search

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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21 May 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Ordnance Survey Limited, located in Southampton, UK, acting as the buyer for a recruitment search service related to a C-Suite role at Ordnance Survey. This contract, titled "Recruitment Search," falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services (CPV: 79600000). The procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, within the framework agreement type described as standalone with reopening competition. The process has reached the Award stage, with relevant contract details finalized. The active contract period, valued at £55,000 (net), commenced on 30 April 2025 and will conclude on 31 July 2025. The contract notice was published on 21 May 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the recruitment sector, particularly those specializing in executive search and placement, to engage with prominent public undertakings. Large-scale firms, such as the awarded supplier IRG Advisors LLP T/A Odgers Berndtson, are well-suited to compete in such processes due to their capability to meet the specific requirements and scale of operations needed by public buyers like Ordnance Survey Limited. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and establish relationships within the public sector, aiding in business growth and expansion opportunities. The closed framework method provides a structured yet competitive environment that experienced recruitment firms can leverage.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Search

Notice Description

Recruitment Search for C-Suite role at OS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023752-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rod.day@os.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS LLP T/A ODGERS BERNDTSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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