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Executive Search

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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08 Jul 2026 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Executive Search" was conducted by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) seeking recruitment services to hire senior leaders. Categorised under services, the procurement was carried out under the CPV code 79600000, "Recruitment Services." Although the contract has been awarded, the procurement method followed was limited, with the contract being a call-off from a CCS framework without a prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £816,666.67, was signed on 25th May 2026, and the services are to be delivered in the UK region designated UKH24.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search services, particularly those with the capability to deliver high-quality recruitment solutions for public bodies. Suitable businesses include large-scale recruitment agencies with experience in handling significant public service contracts. Given that the procurement process followed a three-stage evaluation, including compliance, detailed written proposals, and presentations, companies adept at handling intensive bidding processes would have a competitive edge. This contract aligns with organisations that have expertise in supporting entities governed by public law to recruit senior-level leadership effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to procure a high-quality executive search service for MaPS. It will support the organisation in recruiting senior leaders

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this contract is to procure a high-quality executive search service for MaPS. Additional information: Stage 1 - Compliance and eligibility Pass/Fail Stage 2 - Written - shortlisting with top 3 bidders invited to Stage 3 Technical 90% Price 10% Stage 3 - Presentation - scores set to zero Technical 90%, Social Value 10%

Procurement Information

Call off from a CCS framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064335-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£816,666 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AB
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

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