Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cad-0326-7391-b03f-a0e2bc2fb981/ned-recruitment-services-hs2-dft awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # NED Recruitment Services HS2 DfT [DfTc - Department for Transport](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dftc-department-for-transport) Estimated value £95,000 Published 16 Jan 2023 Deadline Closed 15 Aug 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 Read full description ## CPV classification Supply services of office personnel Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/10c1fd10-8a45-43ea-92fe-214e92ab761b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile DfTc - Department for Transport: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dftc-department-for-transport) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Graphic design services – MAGAZINE DES PAYS DE LA LOIRE - LOT1 MISE EN PAGE · Région des Pays de la Loire · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd94-7139-b774-287bdb24987c/france-graphic-design-services-magazine-des-pays-de-la-loire-lot1-mise-en)