---
title: "Provision of executive search services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784649"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-02-25"
---

# Provision of executive search services

Buyer: WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784649

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## Summary

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has recently completed the tender process for the provision of executive search services, specifically aimed at recruiting a permanent CEO. This procurement falls under the 'Services' category within the economic regulation industry, with a focus on the Central Belt of Scotland and potential remote work. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with tenders being invited by 13th January 2025. The contract was subsequently awarded to Saxton Bampfylde, an SME from Edinburgh, on 3rd February 2025, with a value of £20,833 GBP. The procurement has progressed to the award and contract stage, with the services required for drafting the CEO advert, shortlisting candidates, and supporting the board in the final selection, subject to final Scottish Government approval.

This tender presents significant opportunities for executive search firms and recruitment agencies, particularly those experienced in high-level appointments within regulatory and public law sectors. Businesses skilled in providing comprehensive recruitment services, including drafting adverts, shortlisting candidates, and facilitating selection processes, would be well-suited for similar tenders. Moreover, SMEs like Saxton Bampfylde, which successfully secured this contract, can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio in public procurement contracts, thereby fostering substantial business growth and establishing a strong presence in the public sector recruitment market.

## Notice

WICS seeks the services of an executive recruitment agent to assist with the search of a permanent CEO

### Lot Information

Lot 1

WICS seeks the services of an external consultant to (i) draft the advert for the CEO role, (ii) shortlist eligible candidates, and (iii) support the board in the appointment/selection of a new CEO (subject to final SG approval). The specific requirements of the services required are outlined in the invitation to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524539 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500 |
| Lots value | £37,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,833 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 1QZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAXTON BAMPFYLDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524539
- 2 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519380

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519380&idx=1
  2nd December 2024 - Invitation to tender_Executive Search Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC519380&idx=2
  2nd December 2024 - Appendix C - Standard T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519380
  Provision of executive search services - WICS seeks the services of an executive recruitment agent to assist with the search of a permanent CEO
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524539
  Provision of executive search services - WICS seeks the services of an executive recruitment agent to assist with the search of a permanent CEO

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.wics.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784649

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