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title: "RBGKEW1358 Executive Search Services - Director of IT (Chief Information Officer)"
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# RBGKEW1358 Executive Search Services - Director of IT (Chief Information Officer)

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7de2f33d-705e-4759-8e97-fa0764a45285

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed the procurement process for the "RBGKEW1358 Executive Search Services - Director of IT (Chief Information Officer)" contract. This tender, under the industry category of executive services (CPV 75111100), aimed to engage an agency for executive search services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6290. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £26,500. The contract period starts on 31st October 2024 and ends on 30th October 2025. The project location is in Richmond, England (postal code TW9 3AB). Notably, the award was made to Gatenby Sanderson on 24th October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and executive search services, particularly those skilled in sourcing high-level IT executives. SMEs and VCSEs could find this procurement particularly appealing due to the suitability criteria outlined by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Companies with expertise in executive search within the public sector or those with prior experience working under framework agreements are well-positioned to compete. Taking part in such tenders can strengthen a business's credentials and provide growth opportunities through long-term contractual engagements.

## Notice

Procurement of agency to undertake executive search for the post of Director of IT CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services - Lot 1: Executive Search - Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3376c2fd-9e17-420d-982f-2374c04544b9 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,500 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3376c2fd-9e17-420d-982f-2374c04544b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3376c2fd-9e17-420d-982f-2374c04544b9
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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