Official UK procurement notice
Executive Search for CEO · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Waste & Resources Action Programme (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionWRAP needs to recruit a new CEO, by conducting a confidential search process. Saxton Bampfylde has been used to conduct executive searches for WRAP in the past and has provided a quality, value for money service. Due to the confidentiality of the work, a direct award is required.
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The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Awarded
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Direct award
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 16 May 2025, 12:05 BST
- Last source update
- 16 May 2025, 12:05 BST
- Authority reference
HRF000-GEN- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-022164- Latest notice
- Transparency notice (UK5)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515afFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- Single Suppliers Technical Reasons; Urgency
- Published justification
This Direct Award is being carried out under exceptional circumstances. The HR Team have advised that the requirement is highly sensitive and confidential, and that it is vital to maintain discretion to avoid any organisational disruption or unnecessary speculation within WRAP. As such, conducting a competitive procurement exercise could risk breaching confidentiality, which could negatively impact both internal stability and stakeholder confidence.
Additionally, an unforeseeable urgency exists to appoint a suitable CEO within a limited time window. Engaging the market through a standard competitive process would not be feasible within the required timeframe and could jeopardise WRAP’s ability to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
Saxton Bampfylde has been identified as the preferred supplier for the following reasons:
•Prior successful engagements with WRAP, providing high-quality and cost-effective executive search services.
•Established processes for the secure handling of highly confidential and personal data, aligning with WRAP’s requirements for safeguarding sensitive information.
•Proven understanding of WRAP’s values, strategic direction, and leadership needs.
Notice history
2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 16 May 2025- Transparency notice published16 May 2025, 12:05 BSTUK5
- Contract signature expected30 May 2025, 00:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxton Bampfylde Hever Ltd30 May 2025 – 1 Jul 2025 | £32,760 inc. VAT | — | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Saxton Bampfylde Hever PLCAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender