Tender Opportunity for Executive Search Provider.
Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament is seeking to appoint an experienced Executive Search provider to deliver senior and specialist recruitment campaigns across the United Kingdom. The appointed provider will work in partnership with HR, the Chief Executive and Clerk, the Senior Leadership Team and Committee Clerking Teams to design and deliver open, transparent and inclusive recruitment campaigns. The contract is valued at approximately £166,666 excluding VAT and will run from 27 May 2026 to 26 May 2030 for a period of four years.
Key Dates
Enquiry deadline: 12 March 2026, 10:00am
Deadline for requests to participate: 19 March 2026, 10:00am
Estimated contract start date: 27 May 2026
Estimated contract completion date: 26 May 2030
Contract duration: 4 years
Scope of Works
Delivery of executive search and senior recruitment services
Design and management of open and inclusive recruitment campaigns
Partnership working with senior stakeholders and HR teams
Campaign planning, candidate identification, assessment and appointment support
Ongoing executive recruitment support over a four-year term
Ideal Contractor
Proven experience delivering executive search services for public sector or high-profile organisations
Strong track record in recruiting senior leadership and specialist roles
Expertise in inclusive recruitment practices and transparent campaign management
Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and provide strategic recruitment advice
Robust candidate research, market mapping and assessment capability
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