Published date: 16 January 2023

Last edited date: 16 January 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 15 August 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Supply services of office personnel - 79621000

Location of contract

SW1P 4DR

Value of contract

£95,000

Procurement reference

tender_313824/1163522

Published date

16 January 2023

Closing date

15 August 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

31 August 2022

Contract end date

30 August 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

HS2 is at the heart of the Government's plans to build back better from the pandemic, creating thousands of jobs and providing certainty at a time when people need it the most. The railway is a long-term investment which will bring our biggest cities closer together, boost productivity and provide a low-carbon alternative to cars and planes for many decades to come.

This project is delivered by HS2 Ltd - a corporate body established in January 2009 by incorporation under the Companies Act 2006 and limited by guarantee. The Secretary of State for Transport is its 'sole member', for whom it is remitted to undertake work.

There a two Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) that have their final terms ending in March and May 2023 respectively along with one existing NED vacancy on the HS2 Ltd Board. We are therefore looking to recruit at least 3 NEDs to replace those leaving the Board with similar skills plus augmenting other skills that will be required by the HS2 Ltd Board to support the future delivery of the HS2 Programme. We may recruit an additional NED depending on the mix of skills found in the potential candidates.

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following:
- Ability to apply independent judgement, challenge and support to drive value for money for the taxpayer
- Experience in leading, coaching and supporting in a complex setting
- Excellent communication and stakeholder skills

In addition to the essential criteria, candidates should have technical skills in at least one of the following areas:
- Digital/systems integration
- Commercial appraisal and corporate finance
- Audit
- Large civil engineering or complex commercial arrangements at scale
- Environment

More information

Attachments

Award information

Awarded date

25 August 2022

Contract start date

31 August 2022

Contract end date

30 August 2023

Total value of contract

£95,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Korn Ferry UK Ltd

Address

14 Ryder Street London SW1Y6QB

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
England

Email

procurements@dft.gov.uk