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title: "Executive Search for CEO"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515af"
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# Executive Search for CEO

Buyer: WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515af

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) involved an executive search for a CEO, necessitating a direct award due to the sensitive nature of the recruitment. This falls within the public authority - sub-central government sector. Located in Banbury, UK, WRAP awarded the contract to Saxton Bampfylde Hever PLC, a company based in London, known for its expertise in recruitment services. The procurement process, finalised in May 2025, proceeded under exceptional circumstances with the procurement method justified by urgency and confidentiality concerns. The contract, covering a period from 30th May to 30th June 2025, underscores WRAP’s needs for discretion and timely leadership transition.

This tender highlights significant business growth potential, particularly for firms skilled in discreet and efficient delivery of executive recruitment services. Large-scale enterprises experienced in handling sensitive data with established procedures for maintaining confidentiality would be well-positioned for similar procurement opportunities. Additionally, companies with a prior record of providing high-quality services to WRAP or those aligning with WRAP’s strategic direction might find lucrative opportunities in fulfilling such selective contract awards.

## Notice

WRAP needs to recruit a new CEO, by conducting a confidential search process. Saxton Bampfylde has been used to conduct executive searches for WRAP in the past and has provided a quality, value for money service. Due to the confidentiality of the work, a direct award is required. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=950301552

### Procurement Information

This Direct Award is being carried out under exceptional circumstances. The HR Team have advised that the requirement is highly sensitive and confidential, and that it is vital to maintain discretion to avoid any organisational disruption or unnecessary speculation within WRAP. As such, conducting a competitive procurement exercise could risk breaching confidentiality, which could negatively impact both internal stability and stakeholder confidence. Additionally, an unforeseeable urgency exists to appoint a suitable CEO within a limited time window. Engaging the market through a standard competitive process would not be feasible within the required timeframe and could jeopardise WRAP's ability to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Saxton Bampfylde has been identified as the preferred supplier for the following reasons: *Prior successful engagements with WRAP, providing high-quality and cost-effective executive search services. *Established processes for the secure handling of highly confidential and personal data, aligning with WRAP's requirements for safeguarding sensitive information. *Proven understanding of WRAP's values, strategic direction, and leadership needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022164-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,760 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX16 5BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Banbury Cross and Neithrop |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022164-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022164-2025
  16th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=950301552
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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