--- title: "Executive Search Provider for SCS Finance Director Role" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f750d2c4-e869-481a-bf9a-97e4cde40fac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f750d2c4-e869-481a-bf9a-97e4cde40fac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f750d2c4-e869-481a-bf9a-97e4cde40fac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f750d2c4-e869-481a-bf9a-97e4cde40fac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2020-10-05" --- # Executive Search Provider for SCS Finance Director Role Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f750d2c4-e869-481a-bf9a-97e4cde40fac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f750d2c4-e869-481a-bf9a-97e4cde40fac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f750d2c4-e869-481a-bf9a-97e4cde40fac.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) seeks proposals for an Executive Search Provider tasked with recruiting a Senior Civil Servant Finance Director. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 14th October 2020 at 12:00 noon. The tender, identified as TRHR3086, falls under the classification of business services, specifically recruitment, and will primarily operate from London and the South East of England. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 26th October 2020 and run until 31st January 2021, with a potential extension of up to three months. The anticipated contract value ranges from £20,000 to £30,000. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for recruitment agencies and consulting firms, particularly those specialising in executive search services, to expand their business. The utilisation of the open procurement method allows for a wide range of qualified suppliers to compete, making it well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess industry expertise and experience in recruiting senior-level positions. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in sourcing and vetting candidates for high-level roles will be particularly competitive in this process. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT) invites proposals for an Executive Search Provider. DfT is seeking the expertise of an external executive search provider to assist with the recruitment of an SCS grade (Senior Civil Servant) Finance Director (x1 post). The appointed supplier will be expected to seek out suitably qualified candidates and conduct initial interviews and shortlisting. They will work collaboratively with DfT throughout the process, ensuring that our requirements are successfully met within the required timeframe. The supplier will lead on the advertisement of the job requirement, as well as preliminary interviews to produce a shortlist. This contract will be let for 3 months with the option to extend by a further 3 months (on a 1 month rolling contract). Due to the urgency of this requirement, the tender submission deadline is 14/10/2020 (12:00 noon). The full tender document pack including the role profile will be accessible through DfTs Souring Portal https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html . Suppliers will need to register to access the tender pack. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c044e37-9ab5-4972-808b-98a4168884f8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DR | | 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 | Vincent Square | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 5 Oct 2020 at 14:56 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c044e37-9ab5-4972-808b-98a4168884f8 - 4 Oct 2020 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd85211-8bc7-4d64-9e3b-0613fdf9c4f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c044e37-9ab5-4972-808b-98a4168884f8 5th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd85211-8bc7-4d64-9e3b-0613fdf9c4f8 4th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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