Award

Executive Recruitment Services

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

11 Feb 2026 at 11:51

Award

31 Oct 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Executive Recruitment Services procurement process by Ordnance Survey Limited, a public undertaking located in Southampton, United Kingdom, has transitioned through various stages. It began as a tender with a direct procurement method below threshold and without competition, resulting in a complete status. The contract was awarded to IRG Advisors LLP on 15 October 2025 and became active, but the contract was ultimately terminated with the rationale of completion on 11 February 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category specifically targeting recruitment services, with a final gross value of £66,000 over the operational period ending on 31 January 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for growth primarily to businesses specialising in executive recruitment services, particularly those experienced in direct negotiations and servicing public undertakings. Large-scale suppliers like IRG Advisors LLP have successfully been awarded the contract, highlighting its suitability for well-established recruitment firms with the capability to fulfil high-value assignments. Companies with a robust reputation in executive placement services can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and tap into the public sector market facilitated by organisations like Ordnance Survey Limited.

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Notice Title

Executive Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Executive Recruitment Services supplied to Ordnance Survey

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d842
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012320-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
greg.hague@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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