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Executive Search Services

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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21 Jul 2025 at 14:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by The National Archives, a central government public authority in the UK. The tender was titled "Executive Search Services" and aimed at recruiting a Director of People, Inclusion, and Change, falling under the services category for recruitment activities. The procurement process was completed using a limited method, suggesting a below-threshold competition. The contract was awarded on 16th July 2025 and is set to end on 16th October 2025. The procurement location covers regions UKI and UKJ, encompassing areas around Richmond in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in executive search. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like STARFISH SEARCH LIMITED, which was successful in this bid, have the potential to leverage such contracts to propel business growth by strengthening their portfolios in public sector recruitment. Companies proficient in diversity and inclusion practices would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, enhancing their credentials and expanding their market influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search Services

Notice Description

Recruitment of Director of People, Inclusion and Change

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056321
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041716-2025
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 16 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARFISH SEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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