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title: "Determinations Panel Recruitment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS REGULATOR"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Determinations Panel Recruitment

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7862417-eb45-4710-b46d-1893ed6ee6df

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## Summary

The Pensions Regulator, based in Brighton, England, has completed the procurement process for executive search services related to its Determinations Panel Recruitment. This tender falls under the industry category of Recruitment Services and was carried out using a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £30,000, is set to commence on 29th April 2026 and will conclude on 28th April 2029. This initiative is focused on the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in recruitment services to gain valuable contracts with public sector entities. Companies similar to Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd, especially those with capabilities to provide executive search services and wishing to expand in the public sector, are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in similar future opportunities, benefiting from contracts intended to support substantial business growth and diversification in public sector service offerings.

## Notice

Provision to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) of executive search services to support the recruitment of new members to TPR's Determinations Panel. Initially starting with one campaign for members, but with options within the contract to appoint further members as required over the contract's term. Please note the figure shown for the contract value is the approximate upper cap for the first campaign only as this is the only guaranteed piece of work under the contract. If all campaign options and extensions are invoked, the contract value will be up to approximately PS120,000 (including VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a3a894-34cd-40ea-9d2e-9a12e2808470 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 6AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Preston Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a3a894-34cd-40ea-9d2e-9a12e2808470

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a3a894-34cd-40ea-9d2e-9a12e2808470
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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