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C3851 - Executive Search

FCA

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20 Jan 2026 at 11:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority located in London, led the procurement process titled "C3851 - Executive Search". This process was classified under the recruitment services category within the services industry. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded and active as of 5th December 2025, and concluding on 1st December 2026. This was a limited competition procurement method, positioned below the threshold, indicating a tailored approach for selecting suppliers. The procurement primarily targets businesses that can efficiently provide executive search services within the specified timeframe and budget.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses experienced in recruitment services, particularly for those capable of delivering high-quality executive search solutions. Large firms such as IRG Advisors LLP t/a Odgers Berndtson, the successful supplier, exemplify the type of business well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in this contract allows firms to work directly with a prominent buyer like the FCA, contributing to significant business growth and visibility in the public sector. With a gross contract value of £92,400, it presents a considerable opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C3851 - Executive Search

Notice Description

Provision of Executive Search

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004730-2026
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
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
£77,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 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
FCA
Contact Name
FCA Procurement
Contact Email
chengetai.garaiza1@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS LLP T/A ODGERS BERNDTSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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