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title: "Executive Recruitment Search Services for Two Non-Executive Directors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067541"
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# Executive Recruitment Search Services for Two Non-Executive Directors

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067541

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## Summary

Ordnance Survey Limited, a central government public authority based in Southampton, has concluded a procurement process titled "Executive Recruitment Search Services for Two Non-Executive Directors." The process falls under the "Recruitment Services" category, and the procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically below the threshold with limited competition. Heidrick & Struggles (UK) Limited was awarded the contract to provide these services, starting from 24th March 2026 and expected to end on 24th July 2026, valued at £80,000. However, the contract was later terminated upon completion. The award reflects the strategic importance OS places on governance and board strengthening, transitioning into a new strategic phase.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment and consultancy services. Companies that offer strategic planning support and sector-specific expertise are well-suited for such procurement processes. The contract's completion points to potential for engaging with future opportunities at Ordnance Survey, where companies can showcase their expertise in aiding public bodies during strategic transitions. For businesses, robust experience in governance, innovation strategy, and public sector appointments would make them competitive contenders in similar procurement activities.

## Notice

Ordnance Survey is seeking to appoint an executive search provider to support the recruitment of two Non-Executive Directors as part of the planned succession of its Board. OS is entering a key phase of strategy delivery, focused on long-term sustainable success, innovation and the effective governance of a nationally significant public body. The appointments will strengthen the Board by providing strategic challenge, fresh perspective and relevant expertise to support delivery of OS's five-year plan and its obligations under the Shareholder Framework Document and the principles of public life.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072247-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 0AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams |
| Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 13:33 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072247-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027975-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072247-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027975-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.heidrick.com
- http://www.os.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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