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Executive Recruitment Support

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Jun 2026 at 09:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

26 May 2026 at 15:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 15:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum, a central government authority located in London, United Kingdom, is currently in the Tender stage for the Executive Recruitment Support to appoint a new Museum Director. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on recruitment services. The procurement method adopted is an open competition below threshold, with all electronic submissions needing to be sent to the specified email address before 16:00 on 8 June 2026. The procurement process is designed to ensure transparency and competitiveness, consisting of evaluation criteria based on methodology, relevant experience, and pricing. The process is supported by a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

Businesses that specialise in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in executive placements, stand to benefit from this opportunity. The contract offers an engagement period from 29 June 2026 to 30 November 2026, with a gross contract value of GBP 24,000. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to strengthen their portfolio by associating with a prestigious institution such as the National Army Museum, thereby enhancing their profile in public sector contracts and widening their clientele base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Recruitment Support

Notice Description

The National Army Museum is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced recruitment consultant to facilitate the appointment of a new Museum Director.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053166-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

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