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T135-Executive Search Partner

NI Water

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 11:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Jan 2026 at 16:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 20:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NI Water focuses on acquiring an executive search partner for executive recruitment services. The contract, titled "T153 - Executive Search Partner," falls under the industry category of business services, specifically targeting law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. NI Water, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, managed this open procurement process as part of the utilities special regime. The contract is situated in Belfast, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £240,000 and a procurement period spanning from 6 January 2026 to 6 January 2028, with options to extend. The procurement stage is complete, with MCS PERSONNEL LTD awarded the contract on 5 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment and placement services, particularly those capable of serving a public sector client in Northern Ireland. Firms with experience in providing high-quality recruitment services within a competitive open marketplace are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement is part of a below-threshold open competition, which can be advantageous for SMEs looking to establish a foothold in public procurement, especially in the services segment. The contract's flexibility, with renewal and further recruitment service options through its life, provides room for business growth and sustained engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T135-Executive Search Partner

Notice Description

Contract for an executive search partner for executive recruitment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: executive search for additional roles

Renewal: 1 extension of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000621-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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

79600000 - Recruitment services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI Water
Additional Buyers

Northern Ireland Water Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT36 4AY
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Mallusk
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCS PERSONNEL LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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