---
title: "Provision of Executive Search Recruitment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b14e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# Provision of Executive Search Recruitment Services

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b14e

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## Summary

The recent procurement process concluded by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), based in Southampton, aimed at engaging a supplier for executive search recruitment services. This process was initiated under the title "Provision of Executive Search Recruitment Services" and catered to the services industry category, specifically targeting recruitment services. The tender, conducted through a limited procurement method below the threshold for competition, received an award on 20th May 2026. This procurement step involved identifying a suitable firm to help appoint a Managing Director for NOC Innovations (NOCi). The initial contract period spans from 20th May 2026 to 1st October 2026, with possible extensions up to 30th September 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in executive search and recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in niche scientific and innovation domains. By participating in such contracts, businesses can broaden their client base within governmental scientific institutions, thus fostering growth. The successful supplier, TML PARTNERS LTD, based in London, exemplifies a well-suited contestant given their SME status and expertise. Businesses with a focus on providing specialised recruitment solutions for high-level scientific roles would be particularly competitive for similar future opportunities fostered by organisations like the NOC.

## Notice

The National Oceanography Centre requires specialist executive search recruitment services to identify, engage, and secure a Managing Director for a newly established role within NOC Innovations (NOCi).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054528-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TML PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 07:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054528-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054528-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tmlpartners.com
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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