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title: "Recruitment of Non-Executive Chair of for the National Museums Liverpool (NML)"
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# Recruitment of Non-Executive Chair of for the National Museums Liverpool (NML)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-285ef24f-0af0-4f13-89b0-e9c14c265a76

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process to engage an employment agency for recruiting a Non-Executive Chair for the National Museums Liverpool (NML). This service falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" with a contract value of £15,500. Located at 100 Parliament Street, London, the completed tender transitioned through the procurement method of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2nd April 2025, and the contract was active from 21st April 2025 to 31st July 2025.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and those within the recruitment consulting sphere, seeking to broaden their government engagement portfolio. The procurement's selective nature under a framework agreement indicates strong potential for agencies experienced in high-profile executive searches. Companies that specialise in public sector recruitment and have a track record of successful placements are well-suited to compete in future opportunities of this nature. Additionally, the prestigious client, DCMS, provides an invaluable reference for growing a business's market reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires the support of an employment agency to identify suitable candidates for a Non-Executive board member position.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd40e4c-51d4-46f6-8183-ab49c2b70be5 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,500 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd40e4c-51d4-46f6-8183-ab49c2b70be5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd40e4c-51d4-46f6-8183-ab49c2b70be5
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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