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title: "His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons"
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# His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-760e404e-339f-4597-a3fc-b7a48a3ff011

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Justice, revolves around the recruitment services for His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons. Classified under the CPV code 79600000 for recruitment services, this procurement is part of the Ministry's efforts to source non-executive and public appointments through the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6290. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is at the award stage, having been concluded with an active contract awarded to Russell Reynolds Associates Limited, dated 8th May 2026. The contract extends from 8th May 2026 to 7th May 2027, covering regions across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and globally, with a contract value of £52,500 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment services to understand the procurement dynamics of government contracts within the United Kingdom and comparable regions. Companies that are particularly well-suited for these opportunities include those classified as SMEs. The contract offers a chance for businesses with a focus on executive and non-executive recruitment services to expand their portfolios by serving a significant public role. By aligning with established framework agreements and demonstrating competence in similar procurement methods, businesses can position themselves for future opportunities to collaborate with government departments like the Ministry of Justice.

## Notice

****This is an award notice, not a call for competition.**** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under Lot 3: Non-Executive and Public Appointments of the Crown Commercial Service framework number RM6290 Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services. The requirement is for the provision of recruitment services for the His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons recruitment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9e2b53-203f-4e9c-860c-855a0c9ef01b |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,500 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| 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 | RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9e2b53-203f-4e9c-860c-855a0c9ef01b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9e2b53-203f-4e9c-860c-855a0c9ef01b
  1st June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89397668-49b9-4a31-a512-9bf80fff8c7c
  n/a

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