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Executive Recruitment Search Services for Two Non-Executive Directors

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement for executive recruitment search services to appoint two Non-Executive Directors. This process aims to support the strategic delivery and governance of Ordnance Survey's long-term plans. The tender, titled "Executive Recruitment Search Services for Two Non-Executive Directors," falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, and pertains to the UK region. The procurement was conducted as a limited competition below threshold, with the contract signed on 24 March 2026 and set to end on 24 July 2026, valued at £80,000. The procurement process was initiated through a tender under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, with the award announced on 26 March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment services. Given the nature of the procurement method being a limited competition, it fosters a competitive environment ideal for SMEs with expertise in leadership recruitment and strategic board placements. Companies like Heidrick & Struggles (UK) Limited, an SME specialising in executive search services, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for growth for similar enterprises. Engaging in such contracts not only assists businesses in expanding their client base within the public sector but also reinforces their position as vital contributors to strategic governance development in significant public bodies like Ordnance Survey.

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Notice Title

Executive Recruitment Search Services for Two Non-Executive Directors

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey is seeking to appoint an executive search provider to support the recruitment of two Non-Executive Directors as part of the planned succession of its Board. OS is entering a key phase of strategy delivery, focused on long-term sustainable success, innovation and the effective governance of a nationally significant public body. The appointments will strengthen the Board by providing strategic challenge, fresh perspective and relevant expertise to support delivery of OS's five-year plan and its obligations under the Shareholder Framework Document and the principles of public life.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067541
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027975-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES (UK

Further Information

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