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title: "Executive Search for Climate Change Committee (CCC) Chair"
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# Executive Search for Climate Change Committee (CCC) Chair

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5678a440-dea1-4b59-9ffa-ddac0c4fb430

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## Summary

The UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government, and Northern Ireland Executive have collectively awarded a contract for executive search services to appoint a new Chair to the Climate Change Committee (CCC). The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is leading this search with the help of Saxton Bampfylde Hever Limited, the selected supplier. The contract, valued at £30,000, covers services like advertising, headhunting, long and shortlisting, and referencing for the recruitment process. The procurement used a selective method via the CCS Framework - Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services RM6290 and was awarded on 11 October 2024. The procurement category is 'Recruitment services' and the contractual period spans from 14 October 2024 to 13 October 2025. This tender primarily focuses on organisations within British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, particularly suitable for SMEs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, especially those experienced in high-level public sector appointments. Companies applying to this tender had the chance to assist in a high-profile appointment by ensuring an efficient and compliant search process for such a prestigious role. This presents a growth opportunity not just in terms of revenue from the contract but also by enhancing the company’s reputation and portfolio in handling top-tier governmental appointments. SMEs in the recruitment industry with expertise in public appointments could find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities and business growth strategies.

## Notice

The UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive are seeking to appoint a new Chair to the Climate Change Committee (CCC). They are jointly responsible for agreeing the appointment of the Chair to the Committee. DESNZ requires executive search services to conduct an end-to-end search for a new Chair to the Committee (CCC). This includes advertising, headhunting, long and shortlisting and referencing to identify credible and suitable candidates. The Chair of the Committee will be responsible for steering and developing the overall work of the Climate Change Committee, while the Chief Executive manages the day to day running of the body. The objective of this contract is to provide end-to-end executive search services to assist the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations to appoint a new Chair to the CCC. The point of contact for the supplier will be the lead sponsor, DESNZ. It is important for the Supplier to proceed efficiently throughout the process (e.g. identifying potential candidates promptly) while complying with the public appointments process as set out in the Governance Code on Public Appointments, and internal government processes both in UK and Devolved Administrations (e.g. factoring in sufficient time for ministerial decision-making). This requirement has been procured using the Direct Award route offered by the CCS Framework - Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services RM6290. The contract has now been awarded to a supplier successfully sourced through this procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4de6e5c-eeec-40a4-a0a8-813d6f120d58 |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4de6e5c-eeec-40a4-a0a8-813d6f120d58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4de6e5c-eeec-40a4-a0a8-813d6f120d58
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcc6227f-98ad-4941-b0ce-996c74a226a5
  n/a

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