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title: "Executive Search - Director of Communications"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-03-11"
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# Executive Search - Director of Communications

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50f99bd2-c44e-4c5b-b24a-8de343f13639

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## Summary

The financial authority known as the Financial Conduct Authority is conducting a public procurement process for an executive search service to appoint a new Director of Communications. This contract, which falls within the recruitment services category, has a total value of £100,000, with a minimum potential spend of £50,000. The procurement method employed was selective, initiated through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period ended on 9 March 2021, while the contract itself commenced on 11 March 2021 and runs until 10 March 2022, based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for recruitment agencies and firms specialising in executive search services, particularly those capable of delivering high-calibre candidates for senior positions. As the Financial Conduct Authority is designated as a buyer seeking effective communication leadership, businesses focusing on strategic recruitment and possessing experience in similar sectors would be well-positioned to participate in such initiatives and leverage their expertise to secure future contracts.

## Notice

Search for candidates to become the new FCA Director of Communications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e87114e-5956-490a-950c-5e7b286f154f |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2021 - 10 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| 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 | KORN FERRY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e87114e-5956-490a-950c-5e7b286f154f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e87114e-5956-490a-950c-5e7b286f154f
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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