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title: "Executive Search for Executive Director, Operations"
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# Executive Search for Executive Director, Operations

Buyer: GAMBLING COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8b54e2a-2ae6-4326-ac6e-591b0a4cb798

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## Summary

The Gambling Commission has completed the procurement process for the recruitment services of an Executive Director, Operations, focusing on executive search assistance. This contract, identified by the reference number 25-025, is classified under the recruitment services industry with CPV code 79600000. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract running from 6th June 2025 to 1st January 2026. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract valued at £46,420. The tender process concluded with a final deadline that ended on 16th May 2025.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses engaged in executive recruitment services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the tender is suitable for such entities. By leveraging this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio of high-level executive recruitment achievements, thereby enhancing their industry reputation. Companies that specialise in providing tailored recruitment solutions with an ability to work within selective procurement frameworks would find this contract especially beneficial in fostering growth and development in the executive search sector.

## Notice

The Gambling Commission wishes to appoint an agency to assist with executive recruitment services for the search for an Executive Director, Operations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/337044f4-e8ac-44b3-9764-455c398f87e4 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,420 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,420 |
| 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 | GAMBLING COMMISSION |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/337044f4-e8ac-44b3-9764-455c398f87e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/337044f4-e8ac-44b3-9764-455c398f87e4
  15th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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