Appointed supplier. Direct route to senior public sector talent.
Conscia is approved to deliver executive search under the Government Commercial Agency's Executive & Non-Executive Search 3 framework — Lot 1: Executive Search.
It's direct, compliant route to engage us for senior appointments across government, the NHS and the wider public sector, without running a separate procurement exercise.
Planning your next Senior appointment?
Executive Search and Recruitment supplier under RM6394
What this Framework Is
The Government Commercial Agency (GCA) — formerly the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), renamed from 1 April 2026 — runs framework agreements that let public bodies procure specialist services from pre-approved suppliers, without needing to run a full tender for every appointment.
Executive & Non-Executive Search 3 is the current agreement covering executive and non-executive recruitment.
Conscia holds a place on Lot 1: Executive Search, covering:
- Grade 6 and Senior Civil Service (SCS1 and SCS2) appointments
- Equivalent grades across the NHS
- Equivalent senior roles across the wider public sector
Why organisations choose Conscia
With over eight years delivering recruitment and executive search for public sector, semi-state and regulated organisations, Conscia combines targeted search with rigorous, well-documented delivery.
400+ public sector placements delivered
Conscia has successfully placed over 400 candidates in public sector roles, demonstrating deep sector expertise.
98% average fill rate
Our consistent 98% fill rate reflects a strong match between candidates and client needs.
28 days average time to hire
We streamline recruitment processes to achieve an average hiring time of just 28 days.
100% client satisfaction
Every client engagement concludes with full satisfaction, underscoring our commitment to quality.
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What this means for your organisation
Using an appointed framework supplier gives your procurement and HR teams a faster, lower-risk way to run a senior search.
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No separate tender required
Engaging Conscia through the framework satisfies your procurement obligations for in-scope appointments.
Pre-agreed terms
Rates, service standards and contractual terms have already been through the GCA's approval process.
Full audit trail
Framework call-offs are documented and defensible if your appointment is ever reviewed or challenged.
Direct access to senior involvement
A named, experienced lead manages your search from brief to appointment; you're not passed to a junior team.
Track record
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Health & Safety Authority
Holds both the General and Specialist Recruitment Services contracts, delivering 138+ appointments across the organisation, including Inspectors, Toxicologists, Regulatory Scientists and Environmental Risk Specialists.
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI)
Designed and delivered a fully managed recruitment service acting as an extension of GRAI's internal talent function, filling over 60 roles in two years, including 16 Director-level appointments.
Fáilte Ireland
Managed a wide portfolio of permanent and temporary recruitment campaigns since 2018, maintaining a 100% fill rate and onboarding 64 employees across critical operational functions.
What we cover
How it works
(01)
Get in touch — tell us about the role, grade and timeline.
We confirm framework eligibility
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We'll confirm the appointment falls within Lot 1 scope and talk through the call-off process your procurement team needs.
Search begins
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Proactive, targeted search runs alongside a structured, documented assessment process built to withstand scrutiny.
Senior oversight throughout
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Your named lead stays involved from brief to appointment, not just at kick-off.
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Planning your next senior appointment?
Speak to Joanne Curran about engaging Conscia through the Executive & Non-Executive Search 3 framework.
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Do we need to run our own tender to use Conscia?
No — appointments within the scope of Lot 1 can be called off directly through the framework, without a separate procurement exercise.
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What grades does this cover?
Grade 6, SCS1 and SCS2, and equivalent grades across the NHS and wider public sector. *[Confirm/expand if non-exec or other grades are in scope.]*
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How quickly can a search start?
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