---
title: "Executive and Non-Executive Search 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cead"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cead"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cead.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cead.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2025-01-09"
---

# Executive and Non-Executive Search 3

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cead

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cead)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cead.json)

## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to engage the market for the upcoming Executive and Non-Executive Search Services 3 framework contract. The framework, aimed at providing recruitment services across Central Government and the broader public sector in the UK, falls under the recruitment services industry category. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with market engagement sessions scheduled for January and February 2025. Interested suppliers are urged to express their interest via email. Future notices and the expected publication date of the contract are tentatively set for 1 February 2026. The overall indicative value of the framework is £100,000,000 over four years, and services will cover executive search, talent mapping, testing, and assessment centres, among others.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in executive recruitment, talent acquisition, and related services. Companies that are Cyber Essentials certified and adept at handling data classified as OFFICIAL/SENSITIVE will find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in this procurement, businesses can position themselves as key suppliers to the central government and other public sector bodies, securing long-term, high-value contracts. Firms with strong capabilities in executive search, assessment services, and carrying out recruitment processes securely are well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. This will be the replacement agreement for RM6290 Executive and Non Executive Recruitment Services and will support the hiring needs of UK central government departments including arms-length bodies (ALBs) and all other public sector bodies across the wider public sector. It is anticipated that Executive and Non-Executive Recruitment Services 3 will provide permanent and supporting services including, but not limited to: -- executive search, -- talent mapping, -- testing and assessment centres. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000701-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2025 at 15:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000701-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ppn-0621-carbon-reduction-plan-creation-and-training-tickets-224041864247
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cead. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cead.json.