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Provision of Executive Search Recruitment Services

National Oceanography Centre

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10 Jun 2026 at 08:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process concluded by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), based in Southampton, aimed at engaging a supplier for executive search recruitment services. This process was initiated under the title "Provision of Executive Search Recruitment Services" and catered to the services industry category, specifically targeting recruitment services. The tender, conducted through a limited procurement method below the threshold for competition, received an award on 20th May 2026. This procurement step involved identifying a suitable firm to help appoint a Managing Director for NOC Innovations (NOCi). The initial contract period spans from 20th May 2026 to 1st October 2026, with possible extensions up to 30th September 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in executive search and recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in niche scientific and innovation domains. By participating in such contracts, businesses can broaden their client base within governmental scientific institutions, thus fostering growth. The successful supplier, TML PARTNERS LTD, based in London, exemplifies a well-suited contestant given their SME status and expertise. Businesses with a focus on providing specialised recruitment solutions for high-level scientific roles would be particularly competitive for similar future opportunities fostered by organisations like the NOC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Executive Search Recruitment Services

Notice Description

The National Oceanography Centre requires specialist executive search recruitment services to identify, engage, and secure a Managing Director for a newly established role within NOC Innovations (NOCi).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b14e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054528-2026
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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 1-6 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
National Oceanography Centre
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Postcode Area
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)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TML PARTNERS LTD

Further Information

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