--- title: "NED Recruitment Services HS2 DfT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10c1fd10-8a45-43ea-92fe-214e92ab761b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10c1fd10-8a45-43ea-92fe-214e92ab761b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10c1fd10-8a45-43ea-92fe-214e92ab761b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10c1fd10-8a45-43ea-92fe-214e92ab761b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2023-01-16" --- # NED Recruitment Services HS2 DfT Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10c1fd10-8a45-43ea-92fe-214e92ab761b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10c1fd10-8a45-43ea-92fe-214e92ab761b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10c1fd10-8a45-43ea-92fe-214e92ab761b.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfTc) is seeking Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) for HS2 Ltd, a project central to the UK government's post-pandemic recovery. The procurement involves replacing outgoing NEDs and strengthening the board's skill set to support the HS2 Programme. The tender is for NED Recruitment Services with a value of £95,000. It is at the award stage, with a contract period starting on August 31, 2022, and ending on August 30, 2023. The procurement method is selective, calling off from a framework agreement. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing office personnel services to compete for the NED Recruitment Services contract. SMEs with expertise in digital integration, commercial finance, audit, civil engineering, or environmental services may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The Department for Transport's procurement aims to enhance the board's skills, ensuring independent judgment, value for money, and stakeholder engagement. ## Notice HS2 is at the heart of the Government's plans to build back better from the pandemic, creating thousands of jobs and providing certainty at a time when people need it the most. The railway is a long-term investment which will bring our biggest cities closer together, boost productivity and provide a low-carbon alternative to cars and planes for many decades to come. This project is delivered by HS2 Ltd - a corporate body established in January 2009 by incorporation under the Companies Act 2006 and limited by guarantee. The Secretary of State for Transport is its 'sole member', for whom it is remitted to undertake work. There a two Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) that have their final terms ending in March and May 2023 respectively along with one existing NED vacancy on the HS2 Ltd Board. We are therefore looking to recruit at least 3 NEDs to replace those leaving the Board with similar skills plus augmenting other skills that will be required by the HS2 Ltd Board to support the future delivery of the HS2 Programme. We may recruit an additional NED depending on the mix of skills found in the potential candidates. We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following: - Ability to apply independent judgement, challenge and support to drive value for money for the taxpayer - Experience in leading, coaching and supporting in a complex setting - Excellent communication and stakeholder skills In addition to the essential criteria, candidates should have technical skills in at least one of the following areas: - Digital/systems integration - Commercial appraisal and corporate finance - Audit - Large civil engineering or complex commercial arrangements at scale - Environment ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05232de6-f7f4-4a7e-a0e9-9d54631b9db4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Aug 2022 | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2022 - 30 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £95,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Vincent Square | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KORN FERRY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel ## Release History - 16 Jan 2023 at 11:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05232de6-f7f4-4a7e-a0e9-9d54631b9db4 - 16 Jan 2023 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05232de6-f7f4-4a7e-a0e9-9d54631b9db4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05232de6-f7f4-4a7e-a0e9-9d54631b9db4 16th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7f87417-9837-43e2-b017-f6fe11710ce8 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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