Tender

Executive Search Services

SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament has issued a tender for "Executive Search Services" in the recruitment services industry, focusing on the design and delivery of inclusive recruitment campaigns. This procurement process, which falls under the services category and adheres to Welsh devolved regulations, is active and follows a selective procurement method via a competitive flexible procedure. The opportunity is situated in Cardiff, United Kingdom, with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 19 March 2026 and an enquiry period terminating on 12 March 2026. The contract, valued at £166,666 net, is expected to be awarded by 22 May 2026 and commence on 27 May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in executive search and recruitment services, especially those with expertise in conducting high-profile recruitment campaigns and developing inclusive recruitment practices. Companies equipped to provide bilingual services, particularly those capable of diversifying talent pipelines, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs and requires a minimum of five suppliers to proceed to the tender stage, offering an excellent chance for growth and establishing long-term relationships with a key government entity. Interested suppliers can access procurement documents through the Bravo solution portal.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Services

Notice Description

The Commission seeks to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified Executive Search provider to work in partnership with HR, the Chief Executive and Clerk, the Senior Leadership Team and Committee Clerking Teams to design and deliver open, transparent and inclusive recruitment campaigns with successful outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065651
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014445-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 26 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.bishop@senedd.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF99 1SN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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