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title: "RBGKEW1381 - Executive Search Services - Director of IT (Chief Information Officer)"
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# RBGKEW1381 - 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-a415c7e1-946a-4419-9b90-57dafd480d3e

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed a procurement process for executive search services to appoint a Director of IT (Chief Information Officer). This falls under the executive services industry category (CPV: 75111100) and is located in Richmond, England (postal code TW9 3AB). The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 4th December 2024, with the contract period set from 6th December 2024 to 5th December 2025. The contract, valued at £18,000, has been awarded to Perret Laver, signifying the completion of the award stage as of 23rd January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in executive search services to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited for such contracts due to the procurement's inclusivity criteria. The awarded contract highlights the potential for companies in the executive search industry to enhance their portfolio through high-profile clients, thereby driving business growth and increasing market credibility.

## Notice

RBG Kew needs to engage an agency to undertake an executive search for a senior position. In order to meet the timeframes to appoint a candidate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055ef073-870e-4bdc-a23a-e5aa6be96b19 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PERRET LAVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055ef073-870e-4bdc-a23a-e5aa6be96b19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055ef073-870e-4bdc-a23a-e5aa6be96b19
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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