---
title: "EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES FOR A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-150884"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150884.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-07-07"
---

# EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES FOR A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-150884

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract under the industry category of services, specifically focused on executive search services. This procurement process, centred in Cardiff, was conducted through a call-off competition from the Crown Commercial Services framework, targeting the recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer for a new professional learning and leadership support body. The tender reached its award stage, with Goodson Thomas securing the contract, which was signed on 2nd May 2025. The procurement process was initiated with a tender and attracted six bids, demonstrating competitive interest in this sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in job search services and executive recruitment, particularly those familiar with or participating in frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services. Companies specialising in locating and recruiting senior executives would find this tender beneficial for expanding their influence and demonstrating their capabilities within the public sector. Engaging in such contracts not only augments a company's portfolio but also positions them strategically for future government tenders in similar domains.

## Notice

To establish a contract for Executive Search Services to recruit a Chief Executive Officer for a new professional learning and leadership support body via a call-off competition from Crown Commercial Services framework RM6290 - Permanent Recruitment Solutions - Lot 1: Executive Search Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150884 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOODSON THOMAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79611000 - Job search services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 15:03 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150884

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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