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EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES FOR A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract under the industry category of services, specifically focused on executive search services. This procurement process, centred in Cardiff, was conducted through a call-off competition from the Crown Commercial Services framework, targeting the recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer for a new professional learning and leadership support body. The tender reached its award stage, with Goodson Thomas securing the contract, which was signed on 2nd May 2025. The procurement process was initiated with a tender and attracted six bids, demonstrating competitive interest in this sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in job search services and executive recruitment, particularly those familiar with or participating in frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services. Companies specialising in locating and recruiting senior executives would find this tender beneficial for expanding their influence and demonstrating their capabilities within the public sector. Engaging in such contracts not only augments a company's portfolio but also positions them strategically for future government tenders in similar domains.

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Notice Title

EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES FOR A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Notice Description

To establish a contract for Executive Search Services to recruit a Chief Executive Officer for a new professional learning and leadership support body via a call-off competition from Crown Commercial Services framework RM6290 - Permanent Recruitment Solutions - Lot 1: Executive Search Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-150884
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150884
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOODSON THOMAS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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