Executive & Non-Executive Search 3

Government Commercial AgencycontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05295bProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

Awarded value

£300.0m

Awarded 21 Jul 2026

Suppliers

209

170 SME

Lots

3

3 awarded

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 2029
Possible extension to 24 Jun 2030

Option to extend by 12 months.

CPV classifications
79600000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
GG, Guernsey
IM, Isle of Man
JE, 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Social Valuequality10.00%
Candidate (General)quality27.50%
Buyer (General)quality27.50%
Lot 1 onlyquality25.00%
Priceprice10.00%
Lot 2 onlyquality25.00%
Lot 3 onlyquality25.00%

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

Awarded to

Lots · 3 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Executive Search – Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents)£100.0mcomplete
2Executive Search – SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents)£100.0mcomplete
3Non-Executive and Public Appointments£100.0mcomplete