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title: "Recruitment and Search: Chief Executive Officer"
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# Recruitment and Search: Chief Executive Officer

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78ef04c4-5734-463e-83a2-ffa312510b38

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is conducting a procurement process for the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer, following the incumbent's transition to another Civil Service role. This tender, titled "Recruitment and Search: Chief Executive Officer", falls under the recruitment services category within the service industry. The tender period concluded on 19th September 2018, while the contract period commenced on 28th September 2018 and is scheduled to end on 31st December 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold value, with an estimated contract value of £40,000.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for recruitment agencies and consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in executive search services, to expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in senior-level recruitment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the tender's suitability for SMEs. Engaging in this procurement process could help these businesses establish a relationship with a key governmental authority and potentially lead to future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Due to the incumbent CEO moving to another key Civil Service appointment, ORR is seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer. Additional information: This tender closes on 19/09/2018 at 5pm. All communication must be made via the portal (joining instructions attached)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e30c8e-88f5-4f86-b25d-c0dc0c7b00e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 4AN |
| 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 | KORN FERRY HAY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2018 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e30c8e-88f5-4f86-b25d-c0dc0c7b00e3
- 5 Sep 2018 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4a2426-9490-4375-b695-c1c0c50cc4b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e30c8e-88f5-4f86-b25d-c0dc0c7b00e3
  24th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4a2426-9490-4375-b695-c1c0c50cc4b1
  5th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4702afc8-ef58-438a-bab7-c1bd183403f1
  ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ae4cabd-c261-456d-a9da-5567ef3bb3bc
  Job Spec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aaf4f859-dbd8-40d2-8646-b8a982a8ef14
  Bravo Joining instructions

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