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Executive & Non-Executive Search 3
services
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Recruitment services
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UK
Published value
£100,000,000
Submission deadline 3 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
Lots published3
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
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Prepared 8 Sept 2026, 03:24 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Core facts published
Submission route published
Scope structure
3lots
1 published CPV family
Decision Velocity
168 days
Sector median: 64 days
Contract lifecycle
Published
Published option or renewal signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£300,000,000
109 award suppliers linked
Bidding Competition
120 bids
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 79)
Based on 13,031 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
9.17%
Typical Bids Received
4 bidders
Typical Evaluation Window
64 days
Historical record: PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP has won 4 previous contracts with this contracting authority in this category.
Procurement history indicates repeat engagement with this buyer in this sector. All competitions remain open to qualifying tenderers.
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 79)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
| Supplier | Awards won in sector | Total awarded value | Avg. winning discount |
|---|---|---|---|
KPMG LLPCRN: OC301540 | 49 contracts | £157,191,280,561 | -9.7% below budget |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLPCRN: OC303525 | 36 contracts | £78,121,082,603 | -6.3% below budget |
HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITEDCRN: 00975677 | 36 contracts | £57,303,208,486 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLPCRN: OC387148 | 34 contracts | £13,244,279,400 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
DELOITTE LLPCRN: OC303675 | 30 contracts | £104,328,670,062 | -37% below budget |
Ernst & Young LLPCRN: OC300001 | 28 contracts | £54,840,655,892 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
G2V RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITEDCRN: 08067630 | 28 contracts | £5,576,393 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE LIMITEDCRN: 10484468 | 27 contracts | £304,062,138 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK LimitedCRN: 01679046 | 27 contracts | £3,662,531 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
JISC SERVICES LIMITEDCRN: 02881024 | 25 contracts | £22,142,230 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Evidence coverage
11/12 core inputs published
Comparable published opportunities
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
| Published procedure | Published value | Matching evidence |
|---|---|---|
Mobile Voice and Data Services 2Crown Commercial Service · 7 Sept 2026, 12:38 BST | £1,500,000,000 | same CPV family same authority same region similar value band |
Employee Benefits and Occupational Health ServicesCrown Commercial Service · 27 Aug 2026, 11:19 BST | £1,299,500,000 | same CPV family same authority same region similar value band |
Executive & Non-Executive Search 3Crown Commercial Service · 8 Jul 2025, 11:01 BST | £36,000,000 | same CPV family same authority similar value band matching published text |
Executive and Non-Executive Search 3The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service · 9 Jan 2025, 15:28 GMT | £100,000,000 | same CPV family same region similar value band matching published text |
Executive and Non-Executive Search 3The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service · 9 Jan 2025, 15:45 GMT | £100,000,000 | same CPV family same region similar value band matching published text |
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Government Commercial Agency: "Executive & Non-Executive Search 3". Published status: complete. Published value: £100,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 3 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk.
| Contracting Authority | Government Commercial Agency | Scope & Categories | SERVICES (3 lots) | Submission Window | Closed 3 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Legal Basis & Regime | 2023/54 · Open procedure · Above threshold | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £100,000,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Government Commercial Agency
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Government Commercial Agency. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
46.33Bids / Report (median)
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate availablePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 133 active published awards; 6 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityGovernment Commercial Agency | Procedure methodOpen procedure | Procurement categoryservices |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdYes | Legal basisUKPGA · 2023/54 | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadline19 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT | Electronic submissionallowed | Submission languagesen |
Published28 Aug 2026, 15:16 BST | Last source update28 Aug 2026, 15:16 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationRecruitment services | ||
Delivery area GG IM JE UK | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-05295b | ||
How to participate
Submission deadline passed
The official deadline for this opportunity was 3 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT. External portal workspaces, tender packs, or clarification messaging may now be restricted or archived by the contracting authority.
Submission methodNot published | Electronic submissionallowed | Clarification deadline19 Jan 2026, 15:00 GMT |
Submission languagesen | Expression of interest deadlineNot published | E-Sourcing Portal |
Submission instructions https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk | ||
What is being bought
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 Mappingz
Please be aware that the UK1 Pipeline notice notice was published under OCID ocds-h6vhtk-050238
What changed
From the official release history
- Official notice release published
28 Aug 2026, 15:16 BST - tender value changed
22 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST - Status changed to complete
22 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST - Official notice release published
22 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
22 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST - Published value updated to £100,000,000
5 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMT - Status changed to active
5 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMT - Official notice release published
5 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMT - procurement method changed
5 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 3 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
5 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMT - Official notice release published
30 May 2025, 10:04 BST
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Executive Search – Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents)completeRenewalPublished value£100,000,000The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract period25 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST — 24 Jun 2029, 23:59 BSTEligibilitySME eligibleVCSE eligibleOptions / renewalOption to extend by 12 months.
- Lot 2 · #2Executive Search – SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents)completeRenewalPublished value£100,000,000The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract period25 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST — 24 Jun 2029, 23:59 BSTEligibilitySME eligibleVCSE eligibleOptions / renewalOption to extend by 12 months.
- Lot 3 · #3Non-Executive and Public AppointmentscompleteRenewalPublished value£100,000,000The source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract period25 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST — 24 Jun 2029, 23:59 BSTEligibilitySME eligibleVCSE eligibleOptions / renewalOption to extend by 12 months.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
30 May 2025, 10:04 BST - Procedure published
28 Aug 2026, 15:16 BST - engagement
3 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST · scheduledMarket 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: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/rm6394 - Submission deadline
3 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT - Award active
22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · £100,000,000 - Award active
22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · £100,000,000 - Award active
22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · £100,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · £100,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · £100,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · £100,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards ATHONA LIMITED, Adecco UK Limited, Alexander Mann Solutions Limited, Allen Lane Limited, Alumni AB, Ambient People Limited, Anderson Quigley Limited, Aspen People Limited, Aston Fisher Limited, Audeliss Limited, Baltimore Consulting Limited, CJPI Ltd., CY EXECUTIVE RESOURCING LIMITED, Castle Peak Group Ltd, Castlefield Recruitment Limited £100,000,000 · 22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · active · lots 1 Allen Lane Limited, Alumni AB, Anderson Quigley Limited, Audeliss Limited, CJPI Ltd., Castle Peak Group Ltd, DAY 2 LTD, DOVETAIL AND SLATE LIMITED, Direct Medics Ltd, Ellwood and Atfield Limited, Experis Limited, FORD & STANLEY LIMITED, FWB Executive Search Limited, Faerfield Limited, GOODSON THOMAS LTD £100,000,000 · 22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · active · lots 2 ATHONA LIMITED, Acorn Recruitment Ltd, Adecco UK Limited, Alumni AB, Anderson Quigley Limited, Aspen People Limited, Audeliss Limited, Castle Peak Group Ltd, DAY 2 LTD, FWB Executive Search Limited, Faerfield Limited, GOODSON THOMAS LTD, GatenbySanderson Limited, Global Resourcing Ltd, Green Park Interim & Executive Ltd £100,000,000 · 22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · active · lots 3 |
Contracts Contract £100,000,000 · signed 22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 3 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 2 Aug 2029, 23:59 BST The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year. Contract £100,000,000 · signed 22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 3 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 2 Aug 2029, 23:59 BST The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year. Contract £100,000,000 · signed 22 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST · active Contract period: 3 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST — 2 Aug 2029, 23:59 BST The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year. |
Bid statistics bids: 120 (lot 1) finalStageBids: 120 (lot 1) smeFinalStageBids: 101 (lot 1) vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 1) bids: 81 (lot 2) finalStageBids: 81 (lot 2) smeFinalStageBids: 67 (lot 2) vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 2) bids: 58 (lot 3) finalStageBids: 58 (lot 3) smeFinalStageBids: 48 (lot 3) vcseFinalStageBids: 0 (lot 3) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
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Government Commercial Agency
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PBZB-4962-TVLRAward and contract changes
Documents (10)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 28 Aug 2026, 15:16 BST
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- 28 Aug 2026, 15:16 BST
- 22 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST
- 22 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST
- 22 Jul 2026, 13:31 BST
- 5 Jan 2026, 11:34 GMT
- 30 May 2025, 10:04 BST
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Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleNot published |