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Provision of executive search services

WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has recently completed the tender process for the provision of executive search services, specifically aimed at recruiting a permanent CEO. This procurement falls under the 'Services' category within the economic regulation industry, with a focus on the Central Belt of Scotland and potential remote work. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with tenders being invited by 13th January 2025. The contract was subsequently awarded to Saxton Bampfylde, an SME from Edinburgh, on 3rd February 2025, with a value of £20,833 GBP. The procurement has progressed to the award and contract stage, with the services required for drafting the CEO advert, shortlisting candidates, and supporting the board in the final selection, subject to final Scottish Government approval.

This tender presents significant opportunities for executive search firms and recruitment agencies, particularly those experienced in high-level appointments within regulatory and public law sectors. Businesses skilled in providing comprehensive recruitment services, including drafting adverts, shortlisting candidates, and facilitating selection processes, would be well-suited for similar tenders. Moreover, SMEs like Saxton Bampfylde, which successfully secured this contract, can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio in public procurement contracts, thereby fostering substantial business growth and establishing a strong presence in the public sector recruitment market.

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Notice Title

Provision of executive search services

Notice Description

WICS seeks the services of an executive recruitment agent to assist with the search of a permanent CEO

Lot Information

Lot 1

WICS seeks the services of an external consultant to (i) draft the advert for the CEO role, (ii) shortlist eligible candidates, and (iii) support the board in the appointment/selection of a new CEO (subject to final SG approval). The specific requirements of the services required are outlined in the invitation to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784649
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524539
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@wics.scot
Contact Phone
+44 01786430200

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 1QZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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