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FSCS SS 484 Recruitment of Non Executive Directors (NEDS)

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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30 Dec 2025 at 18:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited (FSCS), a public authority under sub-central government, pertains to the recruitment of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs). Located in London, FSCS invited participation to identify a specialist recruitment agency for this purpose under the contract title FSCS SS 484. The process followed a 'below threshold - limited competition' procurement method, classified under the services category specifically for recruitment services. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the related contract commencing on 18th November 2025 and concluding on 17th November 2026. This opportunity was awarded to Sapphire Partners Limited, also based in London, with the formal contract notice published on 30th December 2025.

This procurement tender presents substantial business development potential for agencies specializing in recruitment services, particularly those proficient in executive search and selection. The contract, valued at £40,000 (exclusive of VAT), could significantly benefit small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Sapphire Partners Limited, which can leverage their bespoke recruitment strategies and expertise in the financial services sector. Businesses capable of navigating limited competition tenders and with experience in high-profile executive placements would find this procurement particularly suitable for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating their capability within the public sector.

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Notice Title

FSCS SS 484 Recruitment of Non Executive Directors (NEDS)

Notice Description

**** This Notice replaces erroneous notice published for the same contract - Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-086511. This notice corrects the contract title and contract description*** FSCS is seeking to appoint a specialist recruitment agency to lead its search and selection for 2 Non Executive Directors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086512-2025
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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@fscs.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7QU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Portsoken
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE PARTNERS

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