NEPO525 - Executive Recruitment

A Modification Notice
by THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: 4 year
Value: £10M

Sector: BUSINESS
Published: 20 Jan 2026
Delivery: To 20 Jan 2030 (est.)
Deadline: n/a

Related Terms

Location

Gateshead

Geochart for 2 buyers and 8 suppliers

2 buyers

Association of North East Councils Gateshead

8 suppliers

Description

NEPO have established a Framework Agreement for the provision of executive recruitment services for use by Contracting Authorities throughout the UK. The Framework Agreement consists of a maximum of eight Suppliers who are able to provide executive recruitment services for executive and senior leadership roles. Tenderers were evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents.

Ammendments to Previous Notice

2. Contract value

GBP 10,000,000

Award Detail

1	Advantage Resourcing (London) NEPO525 Reference: nepo525 Value: £10,000,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers.
2	Badenoch & Clark (London) NEPO525 Reference: nepo525 Value: £10,000,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers.
3	Harvey Nash (London) NEPO525 Reference: nepo525 Value: £10,000,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers.
4	Osborne Thomas (London) NEPO525 Reference: nepo525 Value: £10,000,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers. Contractor is an SME.
5	Penna (London) NEPO525 Reference: nepo525 Value: £10,000,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers.
6	Sellick Partnership (Manchester) NEPO525 Reference: nepo525 Value: £10,000,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers. Contractor is an SME.
7	Service Care Solutions (Preston) NEPO525 Reference: nepo525 Value: £10,000,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers. Contractor is an SME.
8	Randstad Solutions (Luton) NEPO525 Reference: nepo525 Value: £10,000,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers.

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Indicators

Contract modified due to additional needs.

Legal Justification

The scope of NEPO525 - Executive Recruitment is limited to sourcing executive and senior management roles only. The variation amends only its term by an additional 12-month period. The existing provision remains with no modifications or changes to its original scope. The value of the Framework remains unchanged and NEPO do not anticipate that additional services require variation of the published value. Notwithstanding, NEPO are satisfied the variation remains consistent with the applicable criteria and thresholds set out in Regulation 72(1)(e). The Framework provides no guarantee of any orders and Contracting Authorities make no commitment of exclusivity or use. NEPO anticipates that market engagement for a new solution will begin in Q3 2026, with an expected future Framework award in Q2 2027. Interested Suppliers are encouraged to participate at market engagement to assist in shaping the future solution and are advised to register at www.open-uk.org to receive future updates on activity.

Reference

FTS 005017-2026