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title: "Recruitment Agency (Executive Search)"
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buyer: "NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)"
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# Recruitment Agency (Executive Search)

Buyer: NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8bad88f-96ae-4d68-a226-92e80c33cf27

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## Summary

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) has completed a public procurement process for recruitment services, specifically for an executive search to appoint an independent non-executive chair. This procurement falls under the "Recruitment services" category (CPV: 79600000) and is based in London, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted through a direct procurement method described as a "Single tender action (below threshold)." The tender period ended on 10th September 2024, with the award being granted on 11th September 2024. The contract started on 27th September 2024 and will end on 26th September 2025. The total contract value is £80,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for specialised recruitment agencies capable of providing executive search services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined. The successful supplier, Russell Reynolds Associates Limited, exemplifies the type of firm that can thrive in this arena, providing top-tier recruitment services for high-profile public sector roles. Businesses with expertise in executive search and a track record of filling strategic positions will find this contract a beneficial case study for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Executive search service to support Nest to appoint Nest's intention to appoint an independent non-executive chair.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0410fc80-5cd6-4851-a239-6db781cdfff7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2024 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0410fc80-5cd6-4851-a239-6db781cdfff7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0410fc80-5cd6-4851-a239-6db781cdfff7
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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