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title: "GMCA 1752 Executive Search and Selection Services"
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# GMCA 1752 Executive Search and Selection Services

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8056dffc-8308-4963-a4eb-de2295157681

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for Executive Search and Selection Services under the title "GMCA 1752 Executive Search and Selection Services". This procurement, classified in the human resources management consultancy services category, aims to support upcoming vacancies for Executive Directors within the GMCA Group. The contract, valued at £144,000, runs from 26 January 2026 to 25 June 2026, with a possible extension to 25 September 2026. The procurement, completed through a direct award from the Crown Commercial Services framework, Lot 1, under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, marks the award stage. The service will be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically assisting the GMCA based in Manchester.

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in executive recruitment. With the GMCA's strategic focus on transformation and transition, becoming an Executive Search and Selection Partner in this context showcases expertise in talent acquisition at senior levels. The direct award procedure provides streamlined access, making it particularly suited for firms with experience in rapid deployment of such services. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises may find this opportunity accessible due to its suitability criteria favouring SMEs, thereby enabling them to expand within the public sector recruitment consultancy space.

## Notice

The GMCA Group are in a stage of transformation and transition, with multiple Executive Director vacancies forecasted in the coming months, it is a strategic priority that the Group appoint a reliable Executive Search and Selection (ESS) Partner to support the attraction and selection to these vacancies. Contract term: 26th January 2026 to 25th June 2026, with option to extend by three months (end date would be 25th September 2026). Route to Market: Direct award via the Crown Commercial Services framework (RM6290) Lot 1 for Executive Recruitment Services, set up under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6629224-7ea8-444a-bf31-7600d01a8feb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,000 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRG ADVISORS LLP T/A BERWICK PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6629224-7ea8-444a-bf31-7600d01a8feb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6629224-7ea8-444a-bf31-7600d01a8feb
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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