Award

Executive Recruitment Services - Head of Governance

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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19 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Crown Estate Scotland has completed the procurement process for "Executive Recruitment Services - Head of Governance" in the general public services industry category. The contract has been awarded as part of an open procedure, managed under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services framework agreement, with a specific focus on the recruitment industry. The key event concluded on 19th March 2025, involving the appointment of Allen Lane as the supplier, with the services to be delivered primarily in the UKM (United Kingdom - Scotland) region. The value of the contract is £9,995.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment services. The contract is well-suited for large-scale recruitment agencies that can navigate and fulfil the stringent requirements of public sector appointments. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can enhance their reputation and secure long-term relationships with public sector bodies. The procurement method, being an open procedure, ensures a fair competition, making it ideal for well-established agencies looking to expand their portfolio in the governance recruitment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Recruitment Services - Head of Governance

Notice Description

Crown Estate Scotland (CES) is seeking to appoint a specialist agency to manage the full recruitment process for appointing a Head of Governance on a permanent basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Estate Scotland (CES) is seeking to appoint a specialist agency to manage the full recruitment process for appointing a Head of Governance on a permanent basis. This procurement exercise is being carried out under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services framework agreement.. This procurement exercise was conducted by Scotland Excel on behalf of Crown Estate Scotland but Scotland Excel are not party to the execution or management of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793746
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526332
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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
£9,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.muir@crownestatescotland.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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