Buyer Name: Crown Commercial Service
Buyer Address: 9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, UKD72, L3 9PP, United Kingdom
Contact Email: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 3454102222
Executive & Non-Executive Search 3
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
100000000.0 GBP
Gross: 120000000 GBP
100000000.0 GBP
Gross: 120000000 GBP
Published
05 Jan 2026, 11:34
05 Jan 2026, 11:34
Deadline
03 Feb 2026, 15:00
03 Feb 2026, 15:00
Contract Start
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n/a
Contract End
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n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
79600000 - Recruitment services
79600000 - Recruitment services
Region
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n/a
Awarded To
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n/a
Official Source
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Description
This framework facilitates the recruitment of executive and non-executive positions via specialist agencies. Executive Search (also known as “headhunting” or “retained search”) supports the identification and hiring of senior leaders, C-Suite candidates, and Non-Executive Directors by using specialised services to target highly qualified candidates. This framework helps to recruit senior civil servants and public appointments (or equivalent) and will replace RM6290 Executive Search. This agreement will provide similar services to RM6290 Executive Search and will be defined as core or non-core. Core modular services include: -Buyer Planning -Candidate Identification and Attraction -Candidate Assessment and Evaluation -Offer and Appointment Non-core modular services include: -Strategy and Planning -Talent Development Services -Talent Mapping -Reserve Lists & Talent Pools -Executive Development and Coaching -Technology Services -International Recruitment There are also two new non-core services available: -Psychometric Analysis -Market Mapping Please be aware that the UK1 Pipeline notice notice was published under OCID ocds-h6vhtk-050238
Linked Documents
Other Documents (1)
Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000228-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Executive Search – Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents)
Lot Description: Civil Service Grades: Grade 6, SCS1 (Deputy Director) (or equivalent) and SCS2 (Director) (or equivalent) NHS Grades: AfC Bands 8(a) - 9, NP4 – ST3-5, NP5 – ST6-8, Consultancy (Level 1 – 8), VSM (Executive Directors and Other Second Level Very Senior Managers) Wider Public Sector: Local Government - Principal Officer 8-12, Assistant Director, Divisional Director, Head of Service, Corporate Director 2 (and equivalents), Corporate Director 1, Strategic Director 1 & 2, Executive Director, Assistant Director, Director (and equivalents)
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 100,000,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-25T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-06-24T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Candidate (General) (27.5%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Buyer (General) (27.5%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Lot 1 only (25%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (10%)
Lot Title: Executive Search – SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents)
Lot Description: Civil Service Grades: SCS3 (Director General) and SCS4 (Permanent Secretary) (or equivalent) NHS Grades: VSM (Chief Executives) Wider Public Sector: Local Government - Chief Executive
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 100,000,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-06-25T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-06-24T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Candidate (General) (27.5%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Buyer (General) (27.5%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Lot 2 only (25%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (10%)
Lot Title: Non-Executive and Public Appointments
Lot Description: Non-Executive and Public Appointments: Chair, Commissioner, Member, Non Executive Director, Adjudicator, Trustee, Ombudsman, Chief Inspector
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 100,000,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-06-25T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-06-24T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Candidate (General) (27.5%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Buyer (General) (27.5%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Lot 3 only (25%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (10%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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