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title: "Executive Search Services"
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# Executive Search Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-532217f0-c4a4-49a6-8bd4-9b4966d9c6d6

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Transport for London, focused on sourcing executive search services to appoint a new director for Procurement & Commercial. This completed tender, titled "Executive Search Services," falls under the industry category of recruitment services, with a CPV classification of 79600000. The services are intended for delivery in London, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Korn Ferry (UK) Ltd, with a contractual period ranging from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2026, for a value of GBP 70,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those equipped to provide high-quality executive search services. Companies with a focus on or experience in working within London's competitive employment market could benefit significantly from such contracts. Furthermore, as the procurement indicated suitability for SMEs, smaller enterprises may find this opportunity suitable for enhancing their portfolios and expanding their business reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of executive search services to source and place a new director for Procurement & Commercial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cfec72-5622-484b-9da8-2623ca0ea750 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| 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

- 7 Jan 2026 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cfec72-5622-484b-9da8-2623ca0ea750

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cfec72-5622-484b-9da8-2623ca0ea750
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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