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Executive Search - Head of Talent Inclusion and Leadership

BANK OF ENGLAND

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a procurement process for the provision of executive search services to fill the position of Head of Talent Inclusion and Leadership. The contract, awarded to Middlemore Network Limited, focuses on the recruitment services industry category. This procurement process, characterized by limited competition, falls below the threshold and involved services aimed at enhancing leadership inclusivity. The contracting stage has been finalized, with the contract period set from 30th October 2025 to 30th October 2026. Situated in London, the Bank of England acts as a central government public authority, and prospective parties can reach out via the provided contact email for procurement inquiries.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in handling executive searches. Companies that can provide inclusive talent identification and leadership development will find this contract particularly suited to their strengths. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Middlemore Network Limited have demonstrated potential for success in this competitive space. Organisations capable of navigating limited competition environments and possessing agility in executing tailored recruitment strategies might find similar opportunities appealing in growing their business footprint in government-related contracts.

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Notice Title

Executive Search - Head of Talent Inclusion and Leadership

Notice Description

Executive Search Services to hire the Head of Talent Inclusion and Leadership

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006644-2026
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
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
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
askprocurement@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
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
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDDLEMORE NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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