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title: "Executive Search Process for Vice-Chancellor role and Chief Executive Role (with option to extend for other Executive Search processes)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ab1"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Executive Search Process for Vice-Chancellor role and Chief Executive Role (with option to extend for other Executive Search processes)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ab1

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## Summary

The University of Winchester is conducting a tender process for an Executive Search Firm to manage the search for a new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer. This open competition is under the industry category of recruitment services, with a tender title "Executive Search Process for Vice-Chancellor role and Chief Executive Role (with option to extend for other Executive Search processes)". Key activities required include attraction, search, longlisting/shortlisting, and selection, with an option for additional services such as selection psychometrics. The procurement process, categorized under services with an estimated gross value of GBP 192,000, is open for submissions until 12 Noon on 6th March 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 27th February 2026. The procurement covers the regions of Hampshire (UKJ) and the South West (UKK) of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses proficient in executive search within higher education, particularly those with a track record of inclusivity and diverse talent acquisition at the C-Suite level. Businesses capable of demonstrating competitive pricing, clear financial structuring, and a strong value proposition will find this opportunity advantageous. The contract offers a potential extension for future Executive Search processes, expanding the horizon of engagement and partnership with the University of Winchester. Suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is also considered, enhancing the potential for diverse business participation tailored to meet the University's strategic requirements.

## Notice

The current Vice-Chancellor confirmed an intention to retire from Higher Education in January 2026 and will leave the University in the summer. As such, the University is now seeking to appoint an Executive Search Firm to run the end-to-end search process for a new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer. To include attraction, search, longlisting/ shortlisting and selection activities as minimum requirements. Other value-add services as may be required, e.g. selection psychometrics etc. Full details can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester Return Date: 12 Noon 6th March 2026

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Single activity contract, with option for the University to extend by 3 years from date of appointment for other Executive Search processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011189-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO22 4NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Paul |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 19:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011189-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011189-2026
  6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/winchester
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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