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title: "C3999 - Executive Search"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-118a97bf-25eb-470e-8e73-153ec1c452b1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA)"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# C3999 - Executive Search

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-118a97bf-25eb-470e-8e73-153ec1c452b1

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "C3999 - Executive Search" specifically focusing on recruitment services within the professional services industry category. This process was initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting a strategic approach to sourcing. The procurement has reached the award stage with the contract commencing on 3rd February 2026 and concluding on 1st January 2027, located in London, United Kingdom. The awarded contract has a value of £54,000 GBP, and the award notice was published on the 13th February 2026.

The executive search services tender offers promising growth opportunities for SMEs, aligning well with the FCA's suitability criteria. The contract award to GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED highlights the potential for niche recruitment firms and consultancies specialising in high-level professional placements to thrive. Businesses skilled in executive search, with a focus on strategic recruitment within financial sectors, are ideally positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities, encouraging sector-specific expertise and fostering market expansion capabilities.

## Notice

Provision of Executive Search

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c41096a-72aa-4361-bbb6-e9acbcec8340 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 18:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c41096a-72aa-4361-bbb6-e9acbcec8340

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c41096a-72aa-4361-bbb6-e9acbcec8340
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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