This notice announces an administrative change to an existing contract or market (a contract change notice). No new tender or admission is opened here; see the linked notices below for the original opportunity.
Official UK procurement notice
Executive & Non-Executive Search 3
Authority: Government Commercial Agency (Central government)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis 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 Mappingz
Please be aware that the UK1 Pipeline notice notice was published under OCID ocds-h6vhtk-050238
CPV: Recruitment services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 120 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 109 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 3 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 25 Jun 2026
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
1% of call-off value · The Supplier will pay, excluding VAT, 1% of all the Charges for the
Deliverables invoiced to the Buyer under all Call-Off Contracts.
Who may buy through it
Refer to RM6394 - Executive and Non Executive Search 3 - Customer List for details of contracting authorities that may use the framework.
Published description of the framework
Refer to Framework Schedule 7 for details of the competitive selection processes for the award of contracts under this framework.
- NHS Chief Executive Readiness Assessment Model · NHS England · 1 Oct 2026
Notices that name this framework as their framework in the official record. Many call-offs are never published, so this is a floor, not utilisation.
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · evaluation weights differ by lotEvery one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £100,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Executive Search – Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents)AwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
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.
- Technical & professional ability
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.
Lot #2Executive Search – SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents)AwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
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.
- Technical & professional ability
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.
Lot #3Non-Executive and Public AppointmentsAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
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.
- Technical & professional ability
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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Social value | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Executive Search – Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents) | 80% | 10% | 10% | |
| 2 · Executive Search – SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents) | 80% | 10% | 10% | |
| 3 · Non-Executive and Public Appointments | 80% | 10% | 10% |
- Economic & financial standing
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.
- Technical & professional ability
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.
- Price carries 10 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 1 point.
- “Executive & Non-Executive Search 3” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Administrative change
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Refer to RM6394 - Executive and Non Executive Search 3 - Customer List for details of contracting authorities that may use the framework.
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 30 May 2025, 10:04 BST
- Last source update
- 9 Sept 2026, 13:24 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 15 Jun 2026
- Authority reference
RM6394- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-000228- Latest notice
- Contract change notice (UK10)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area in notice
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05295bFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 3 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 19 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 1% of call-off value · The Supplier will pay, excluding VAT, 1% of all the Charges for the
Deliverables invoiced to the Buyer under all Call-Off Contracts.
Timeline
30 May 2025 → 9 Sept 2026 · 9 dates- Planning notice published30 May 2025, 10:04 BST
- Market engagement3 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
Market engagement for RM6394 began in January 25, with pre market engagement for customers (two sessions split for Central Government and Wider Public Sector customers, stakeholders (meetings with GPG and the Public Appointments Team). A survey was also issued to customers to complete.
As well as this, supplier engagement was also completed, there was a supplier survey issued to incumbent
suppliers and any supplier who expressed an interest in the agreement, and there were three sessions solely for supplier engagement, one supplier day open to all interested suppliers as well as two dedicated SME sessions took place. All sessions were virtual to remove logistical and financial barriers to attend.
Based on the feedback from pre market engagement, options are being proposed and there will be further market engagement to come post April 25 to test more specifics of the framework and the envisaged structure.
Any interested parties yet to express an interest can find contact details here: www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/rm6394 ↗
- Tender notice published288 days ago5 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMT
- Clarification questions by274 days ago19 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends259 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown3 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by127 days ago15 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts118 days ago25 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent91 days ago22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published41 days ago9 Sept 2026, 13:24 BST
Notice history
11 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 May 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published30 May 2025, 10:04 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published5 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMTUK4
- Published value updated to £100,000,0005 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMTwas £36,000,000
- Status changed to active5 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMT
- Procurement method changed5 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMT
- Deadline published: 3 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT5 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMT
- Contract award notice published22 Jul 2026, 13:31 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete22 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST
- Contract signature expected3 Aug 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published28 Aug 2026, 15:16 BSTUK7
- Contract change notice published9 Sept 2026, 13:24 BSTUK10
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2026-01: 1 release · 5 Jan 2026
- 2025-05: 1 release · 30 May 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast£100,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 3 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 3 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Executive Search – Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents)1 award | |||
| HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, Harris Hill LimitedSME, Kaizen Staffing Solutions LimitedSME, Moloney SearchSME, PRACTICUS LIMITEDSME, Seymour John Public Services (North) LtdSME +96 more3 Aug 2026 – 2 Aug 2029 · up to 2 Aug 2030Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year. | ceiling above | 22 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Executive Search – SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents)1 award | |||
| Castle Peak GroupSME, HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, HG Health LimitedSME, Linea Partners LimitedSME, Moloney SearchSME, Perrett Laver LtdSME +53 more3 Aug 2026 – 2 Aug 2029 · up to 2 Aug 2030Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year. | ceiling above | 22 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Non-Executive and Public Appointments1 award | |||
| Acorn Recruitment Ltd, HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, HG Health LimitedSME, Harris Hill LimitedSME, Linea Partners LimitedSME, Moloney SearchSME +42 more3 Aug 2026 – 2 Aug 2029 · up to 2 Aug 2030Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year. | ceiling above | 22 Jul 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
All 3 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £100,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Contract 1 · HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, Harris Hill LimitedSME, Kaizen Staffing Solutions LimitedSME, Moloney SearchSME, PRACTICUS LIMITEDSME, Seymour John Public Services (North) LtdSME +96 more
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 22 Jul 2026 – 2 Aug 2029 · up to 2 Aug 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year.
- Change 22 Jul 2026 This notice does not describe a modification or variation of the contract terms or agreement. This UK 10 notice is being used as an addendum to the UK 7 Contract Details Notice. This UK10 notice includes a redacted copy of the executed contract documentation. Due to current system constraints and platform limitations on the central digital platform, updating the existing UK7 Contract Details Notice directly to attach this documentation is not currently possible. The attached redacted framework documentation and award form are representative of the framework agreements entered into across all suppliers. All supplier framework agreements are awarded on the same identical terms, Core Terms, Framework Schedules, Joint Schedules, and Call-Off Schedules. The specific lots awarded to each supplier are as set out in their individual Framework Award Forms.
Contract 2 · Castle Peak GroupSME, HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, HG Health LimitedSME, Linea Partners LimitedSME, Moloney SearchSME, Perrett Laver LtdSME +53 more
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 22 Jul 2026 – 2 Aug 2029 · up to 2 Aug 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year.
- Change 22 Jul 2026 This notice does not describe a modification or variation of the contract terms or agreement. This UK 10 notice is being used as an addendum to the UK 7 Contract Details Notice. This UK10 notice includes a redacted copy of the executed contract documentation. Due to current system constraints and platform limitations on the central digital platform, updating the existing UK7 Contract Details Notice directly to attach this documentation is not currently possible. The attached redacted framework documentation and award form are representative of the framework agreements entered into across all suppliers. All supplier framework agreements are awarded on the same identical terms, Core Terms, Framework Schedules, Joint Schedules, and Call-Off Schedules. The specific lots awarded to each supplier are as set out in their individual Framework Award Forms.
Contract 3 · Acorn Recruitment Ltd, HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, HG Health LimitedSME, Harris Hill LimitedSME, Linea Partners LimitedSME, Moloney SearchSME +42 more
- Signed
- 22 Jul 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- 22 Jul 2026 – 2 Aug 2029 · up to 2 Aug 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year.
- Change 22 Jul 2026 This notice does not describe a modification or variation of the contract terms or agreement. This UK 10 notice is being used as an addendum to the UK 7 Contract Details Notice. This UK10 notice includes a redacted copy of the executed contract documentation. Due to current system constraints and platform limitations on the central digital platform, updating the existing UK7 Contract Details Notice directly to attach this documentation is not currently possible. The attached redacted framework documentation and award form are representative of the framework agreements entered into across all suppliers. All supplier framework agreements are awarded on the same identical terms, Core Terms, Framework Schedules, Joint Schedules, and Call-Off Schedules. The specific lots awarded to each supplier are as set out in their individual Framework Award Forms.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Executive Search – Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents) | 120final-stage tenders | 101 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Executive Search – SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents) | 81final-stage tenders | 67 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Non-Executive and Public Appointments | 58final-stage tenders | 48 | 0 | — |
Who bid (first 60 of 126)
- wonAcorn Recruitment Ltd · Wales (Cymru) · 3
- did not winAdecco UK Limited · Greater London · 1, 3
- did not winAlexander Mann Solutions Limited · Greater London · 1
- did not winAllen Lane LimitedSME · Greater London · 1, 2
- did not winAlumni ABSME · all lots
- did not winAmbient People LimitedSME · Greater London · 1
- did not winAnderson Quigley LimitedSME · Greater London · all lots
- did not winAspen People LimitedSME · Scotland · 1, 3
- did not winAston Fisher LimitedSME · South East England · 1, 2
- did not winATHONA LIMITEDSME · Greater London · all lots
- did not winAudeliss LimitedSME · Greater London · all lots
- did not winBaltimore Consulting LimitedSME · South West England · 1
- wonCastle Peak Group LtdSME · North East England · all lots
- did not winCastlefield Recruitment LimitedSME · Yorkshire and the Humber · 1
- did not winCJPI Ltd.SME · Greater London · 1, 2
- did not winConscia Talent Management LimitedSME · Northern Ireland · 1
- did not winCorvus Recruitment LtdSME · Northern Ireland · 1
- did not winCounty HR Solutions LimitedSME · Greater London · 1
- did not winCY EXECUTIVE RESOURCING LIMITEDSME · West Midlands · 1
- did not winDAY 2 LTDSME · East of England · all lots
- did not winDirect Medics Ltd · Northern Ireland · 1, 2
- did not winDOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITEDSME · South West England · 1, 2
- did not winEden Brown Limited.SME · Greater London · 1
- did not winEllwood and Atfield LimitedSME · Greater London · 1, 2
- did not winEVISA SOLUTIONS LTDSME · East of England · 1
- did not winExperis Limited · Greater London · 1, 2
- did not winFaerfield LimitedSME · Yorkshire and the Humber · all lots
- did not winFORD & STANLEY LIMITEDSME · East Midlands · 1, 2
- did not winFusion People LimitedSME · South East England · 1
- did not winFWB Executive Search LimitedSME · Scotland · all lots
- did not winGatenbySanderson LimitedSME · Yorkshire and the Humber · all lots
- did not winGillespie Manners LtdSME · East of England · 1, 2
- did not winGlobal Resourcing LtdSME · East of England · all lots
- did not winGOODSON THOMAS LTDSME · Wales (Cymru) · all lots
- did not winGreen Park Interim & Executive LtdSME · Greater London · all lots
- wonHarris Hill LimitedSME · Greater London · 1, 3
- did not winHarvey Nash Limited · Greater London · 1, 2
- wonHays Specialist Recruitment Limited · Greater London · all lots
- did not winHeads Resourcing Group LimitedSME · South East England · 1, 2
- did not winHEALTH SYSTEMS SUPPORT LIMITEDSME · South East England · 1
- wonHG Health LimitedSME · Greater London · all lots
- did not winHunter Healthcare Resourcing Limited · Greater London · all lots
- did not winHutcheon Mearns LtdSME · Scotland · all lots
- did not winI&E PROFESSIONALS LTDSME · Greater London · 1, 2
- did not winInclusive Boards LimitedSME · Greater London · 3
- did not winInplace Personnel Services LimitedSME · East Midlands · all lots
- did not winInsight Executive Group LimitedSME · South East England · all lots
- did not winInventum Group LimitedSME · East of England · 1, 2
- did not winIPeople Associates Limited (T/A Inspire People)SME · South East England · 1
- did not winIRG Advisors LLP trading as Odgers; Berwick Partners; Odgers Interim · Greater London · all lots
- did not winIT Works Health LtdSME · North West England · 1, 2
- did not winIvy Rock Partners LimitedSME · Greater London · 1
- did not winJGA Recruitment Group LtdSME · East of England · 1, 2
- wonKaizen Staffing Solutions LimitedSME · East of England · 1
- did not winKeystream Group Limited · Greater London · 1
- did not winKorn Ferry UK Ltd · Greater London · all lots
- did not winLancesoft Ltd. · Greater London · all lots
- did not winLaw Morgan LtdSME · Greater London · 1
- did not winLIBERTY TOWERS LTDSME · Greater London · 1, 2
- wonLinea Partners LtdSME · North West England · all lots
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
126 commercial parties on the notice · 44 awardedThe first 50 of 126 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.
- ATHONA LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Acorn Recruitment LtdFramework contractor
- Adecco UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Alexander Mann Solutions LimitedFramework contractor
- Allen Lane LimitedFramework contractor
- Alumni ABFramework contractor
- Ambient People LimitedFramework contractor
- Anderson Quigley LimitedFramework contractor
- Archer Mac LtdBidder / tenderer
- Arguile Search LimitedBidder / tenderer
Show 40 more suppliers
- Aspen People LimitedFramework contractor
- Aston Fisher LimitedFramework contractor
- Audeliss LimitedFramework contractor
- Axis Recruitment LimitedBidder / tenderer
- BIE Executive LtdBidder / tenderer
- Baltimore Consulting LimitedFramework contractor
- CJPI Ltd.Framework contractor
- CY EXECUTIVE RESOURCING LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Castle Peak Group LtdFramework contractor
- Castlefield Recruitment LimitedFramework contractor
- Conscia Talent Management LimitedFramework contractor
- Corvus Recruitment LtdFramework contractor
- County HR Solutions LimitedFramework contractor
- DAY 2 LTDFramework contractor
- DOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Direct Medics LtdFramework contractor
- EVISA SOLUTIONS LTDFramework contractor
- Eden Brown Limited.Framework contractor
- Electus Recruitment SolutionsELECTUS RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- Ellwood and Atfield LimitedFramework contractor
- Experis LimitedFramework contractor
- FORD & STANLEY LIMITEDFramework contractor
- FWB Executive Search LimitedFramework contractor
- Faerfield LimitedFramework contractor
- Fusion People LimitedFramework contractor
- GOODSON THOMAS LTDFramework contractor
- GatenbySanderson LimitedFramework contractor
- Gillespie Manners LtdFramework contractor
- Global Resourcing LtdFramework contractor
- Green Park Interim & Executive LtdFramework contractor
- Grichan Whitestone Partnership LimitedBidder / tenderer
- HEALTH SYSTEMS SUPPORT LIMITEDFramework contractor
- HG Health LimitedFramework contractor
- Harris Hill LimitedFramework contractor
- Harvey Nash LimitedFramework contractor
- Hays Specialist Recruitment LimitedFramework contractor
- Heads Resourcing Group LimitedFramework contractor
- Hunter Healthcare Resourcing LimitedFramework contractor
- Hutcheon Mearns LtdFramework contractor
- I&E PROFESSIONALS LTDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (15)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract change notice Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- Contract change notice Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- Contract change notice Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
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- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender