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CEO External Recruitment

West Midlands Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: West Midlands Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, UKG31, B193SD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Emily Sutton

Contact Email: procurement.team@wmca.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
32000.0 GBP
Published
15 Aug 2025, 08:48
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79600000 - Recruitment services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Berwick Partners
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Executive Search for the CEO role for the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Executive Search for the CEO role for the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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