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Contract for Executive search

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved Cornwall Council as the buying organisation, seeking professional search partner services to support its senior recruitment activities under the title "Contract for Executive Search". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and more, classified under CPV 79000000. Located in the United Kingdom, the tender was conducted using a limited method below the threshold, resulting in an active contract award to Faerfield Limited. The contract, signed on 11 April 2025, spans from 14 April 2025 to 13 April 2027, carrying a gross value of £214,904.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in executive and professional recruitment services. Companies proficient in delivering such services to sub-central public authorities, like Cornwall Council, are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement required expertise in sourcing senior-level professionals, offering scope for suppliers skilled in niche recruitment alongside substantial experience in dealing with government contracts. Given the procurement's limited competition nature, SMEs with a strategic focus on bespoke recruitment solutions could find a significant competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Contract for Executive search

Notice Description

For the procurement of professional search partner services to support the Senior Recruitment activities for Cornwall Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055763
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036709-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£179,086 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tamsyn Willcocks
Contact Email
tamsyn.willcocks@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01872 322222

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAERFIELD

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