Executive & Non-Executive Search 3

A Tender Notice
by CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
£300M-£100M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
05 Jan 2026
Delivery
25 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2029
Deadline
03 Feb 2026 15:00

Related Terms

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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

Lot Division

1 Executive Search – Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents)
  • Value: £100M

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)

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2 Executive Search – SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents)
  • Value: £100M

Civil Service Grades: SCS3 (Director General) and SCS4 (Permanent Secretary) (or equivalent) NHS Grades: VSM (Chief Executives) Wider Public Sector: Local Government - Chief Executive

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3 Non-Executive and Public Appointments
  • Value: £100M

Non-Executive and Public Appointments: Chair, Commissioner, Member, Non Executive Director, Adjudicator, Trustee, Ombudsman, Chief Inspector

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Renewal Options

Option to extend by 12 months.

CPV Codes

  • 79600000 - Recruitment services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-05295b
  • FTS 000228-2026

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