Executive & Non-Executive Search 3 – CCS
Reference: RM6394
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
Total value (estimated):
- £100,000,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated):
- 25 June 2026 to 24 June 2029
- Possible extension to 24 June 2030
Contract locations:
- UK – United Kingdom
- GG – Guernsey
- IM – Isle of Man
- JE – Jersey
Lot 1. Executive Search – Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents)
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)
Lot 2. Executive Search – SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents)
Civil Service Grades: SCS3 (Director General) and SCS4 (Permanent Secretary) (or equivalent)
NHS Grades: VSM (Chief Executives)
Wider Public Sector: Local Government – Chief Executive
Lot 3. Non-Executive and Public Appointments
Non-Executive and Public Appointments:
Chair, Commissioner, Member, Non Executive Director, Adjudicator, Trustee, Ombudsman, Chief Inspector
Procedure type: Open procedure
Maximum number of suppliers: Unlimited
Management charge: The Supplier will pay, excluding VAT, 1% of all the Charges for the Deliverables invoiced to the Buyer under all Call-Off Contracts.
Timescales:
- Enquiry deadline: 19 January 2026, 3:00pm
- Tender submission deadline: 3 February 2026, 3:00pm
Award Criteria:
- Candidate (general) – 27.5%
- Buyer (general) – 27.5%
- Lot specific question – 25%
- Social Value – 10%
- Price – 10%
Contracting Authority:
Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
Telephone: +44 3454102222
Email: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Submission address and any special instructions: https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
Full tender notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000228-2026