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title: "Search & Selection for Chief Operating Officer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051819"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# Search & Selection for Chief Operating Officer

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051819

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process to select a supplier for the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The procurement, which was closed under the classification of "Recruitment services," followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition as stated by the council's Contract Standing Orders. The process was classified under the services category, and IRG ADVISORS LLP, based in London, has been awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £48,250 excluding VAT (£57,900 including VAT), was signed on 1st May 2025 and is set to be active until 31st October 2025. This initiative reflects the council's efforts to streamline its internal staffing processes, with the procurement effectively reaching completion on 20th May 2025.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in executive recruitment services, particularly those capable of undertaking efficient search and selection processes for high-level positions. Although the procurement process has concluded, similar opportunities often arise, especially for establishments that can align with public authorities such as sub-central government bodies. Firms that emphasize strategic executive placement and have experience working with larger public sector clients would find such tenders particularly advantageous to pursue, potentially leading to new business growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

To provide a search and selection process for a Chief Operating Officer. Procurement undertaken in accordance with Plymouth City Council Contract Standing Orders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023024-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRG ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 09:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023024-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023024-2025
  20th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.odgersberndtson.com/

## Provenance

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