Award

Executive Search Services for Non Executive and Executive Roles in New Public Bodies

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Welsh Government, headquartered in Cardiff, for the provision of Executive Search Services aimed at recruiting Non-Executive and Executive roles for new public bodies. Categorised under Recruitment Services (CPV code: 79600000), the tender had advanced to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 4th August 2025. This mini-competition fell under the Crown Commercial Services framework, using Lot 3, ref RM6290 for Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment. Goodson Thomas Ltd, located in Cardiff, was awarded the contract, indicating a successfully concluded tender phase.

The award of this contract to Goodson Thomas Ltd represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services to engage with public sector entities and positions them favourably for future government contracts within the services category. This tender demonstrates the viability for companies that offer specialist recruitment solutions to expand their clientele and refine their offerings to meet public sector demands. Considering the competitive landscape, with five bids submitted, other executive search firms may draw insights on successful strategies that align with governmental procurement preferences, presenting growth prospects in similar upcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Services for Non Executive and Executive Roles in New Public Bodies

Notice Description

This is an award notice following the conclusion of a mini competition for the appointment of a contractor to provide the Executive Search Services for Non-Executive and Executive Roles in New Public Bodies through the Crown Commercial Services Executive and Non Executive Recruitment Services, Lot 3 ref RM6290. This opportunity is now closed and not open for bids.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155024
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155024
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months 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
James Roberts
Contact Email
james.roberts@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

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

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