Executive & Non-Executive Search 3
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£300.0m
Suppliers
209
Lots
3
Published
22 Jul 2026
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
Scope
- Reference
- RM6394
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 24 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2029Possible extension to 24 Jun 2030
Option to extend by 12 months.
- CPV classifications
- 79600000
- Contract locations
- UK, United KingdomGG, GuernseyIM, Isle of ManJE, Jersey
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Candidate (General) | — | quality | 27.50% |
| Buyer (General) | — | quality | 27.50% |
| Lot 1 only | — | quality | 25.00% |
| Price | — | price | 10.00% |
| Lot 2 only | — | quality | 25.00% |
| Lot 3 only | — | quality | 25.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire and Attachment 2 How to tender.
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire and Attachment 2 How to tender.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 3 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£100.0m
Award date
21 Jul 2026
Contract start
02 Aug 2026
Contract end
02 Aug 2029
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Search – Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents) | £100.0m | complete |
| 2 | Executive Search – SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents) | £100.0m | complete |
| 3 | Non-Executive and Public Appointments | £100.0m | complete |
Award 1· 102 suppliers
Awarded 21 Jul 2026 · Contract period 02 Aug 2026 — 02 Aug 2029
Award 2· 59 suppliers
Awarded 21 Jul 2026 · Contract period 02 Aug 2026 — 02 Aug 2029
Award 3· 48 suppliers
Awarded 21 Jul 2026 · Contract period 02 Aug 2026 — 02 Aug 2029
Total lots
3
Awarded
3
Estimated total
£300.0m
Awarded total
£300.0m
Executive Search – Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents)
Start
24 Jun 2026
End
24 Jun 2029
Estimated
£100.0m
CPV
Executive Search – SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents)
Start
24 Jun 2026
End
24 Jun 2029
Estimated
£100.0m
CPV
Non-Executive and Public Appointments
Start
24 Jun 2026
End
24 Jun 2029
Estimated
£100.0m
CPV
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