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17 Jun 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Aviation Authority, a central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process for "Executive Search Services" to facilitate the recruitment of up to three roles. This tender, focused on the services industry category, involved limited competition under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was finalised on 17th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 12th February 2026 and scheduled to end on 10th February 2027, with an option to extend for 12 additional months. The main locations for the delivery of these services span across various regions of the United Kingdom, ensuring wide geographic coverage.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of handling executive search and large-scale recruitment operations. With an awarded contract value of £173,100, businesses possessing the expertise to deliver recruitment services within tight legislative frameworks and accustomed to public authority standards could see significant growth potential. IRG Advisors LLP, a large-scale business with established capabilities in this industry, secured the contract, highlighting the competitive nature of such procurements and the need for strategic positioning in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Services

Notice Description

Executive search and recruitment services for up to three roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057059-2026
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
Large

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
£173,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH6 0YR
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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