---
title: "Executive Search Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000657927"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-06-21"
---

# Executive Search Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000657927

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process for "Executive Search Services," aimed at appointing two Director Generals. This procurement, classified under the services category, utilised the open procedure method and was conducted under the Crown Commercial Services RM6002 Permanent Recruitment framework. The contract was awarded to GatenbySanderson on 17 June 2021, with a total value of £53,000. The project was located in the UK, specifically addressing the needs for executive staffing within the public services and education sectors.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for larger recruitment firms specialising in executive search services, particularly those with established networks and experience in sourcing candidates both domestically and internationally. With the ongoing demand for leadership roles within government, businesses positioned to offer bespoke recruitment solutions are well-suited to compete for future contracts in this space.

## Notice

The Scottish Government wishes to appoint two Director Generals

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government wishes to appoint supplier who can provide an executive search services for two Director Generals roles. The Supplier will have established approaches and networks to make contact with potential candidates from a range of backgrounds within the UK and overseas.. This contract was awarded under Direct Award via the Crown Commercial Services RM6002 Permanent Recruitment framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418784 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418784

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418784
  Executive Search Services - The Scottish Government wishes to appoint two Director Generals

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657927

## Provenance

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