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title: "Executive Recruitment"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Executive Recruitment

Buyer: GAMBLING COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-527b5038-6d61-43d7-9723-2fb5f0ab3c26

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## Summary

The Gambling Commission has awarded a contract for executive recruitment services to assist in the search for an interim Head of Governance. Categorised under recruitment services (CPV 79600000), the procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £22,000 and spans from 26 January 2026 to 26 August 2026, with the delivery location specified in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded with the award announcement published on 12 February 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for recruitment agencies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in executive search and possess the capacity to fulfil the requirements of high-profile positions. Agencies familiar with the UK's recruitment market, and particularly those able to identify executive-level candidates for governance roles, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. The successful supplier, Penna PLC, indicates the level of expertise and capability expected for such contracts.

## Notice

The Gambling Commission wishes to procure the services of an recruitment agency to assist with the executive search for an interim Head of Governance role.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899d91a0-820e-404c-abed-6d7387ee20b8 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 26 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000 |
| 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 | GAMBLING COMMISSION |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899d91a0-820e-404c-abed-6d7387ee20b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899d91a0-820e-404c-abed-6d7387ee20b8
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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