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UK7 ARIA Chair

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ocds-h6vhtk-078610International

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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has awarded a contract to IRG Advisors LLP Trading as Odgers to provide specialist executive search support for the recruitment of the next Chair of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency. This targeted search requires a supplier capable of navigating ARIA's unique operating model and governance requirements, as the agency focuses on high-risk, high-reward research designed to create transformational scientific, economic, and societal impacts. The selected partner must identify leadership capable of transitioning the organization from its establishment phase into delivery at scale. The contract, identified by solicitation number ocds-h6vhtk-078610, is valued at 30,400 pounds excluding VAT. The performance period began on 7 October 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 15 December 2026, with a potential extension available until 15 February 2027.

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Odgers will provide executive search for ARIA's Chair for 30,400 pounds starting October 2026.

Agency

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Contract Value

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NAICS

561312 - Executive Search Services

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

IRG Advisors LLP Trading as Odgers

Documents

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UK7 ARIA Chair - Contract Details Notice

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PostedOct 12

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AwardedOct 14

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AgencyDepartment for Science, Innovation & Technology

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The Department for Science, Innovation Science and Technology requires specialist executive search support to assist with the recruitment of the next Chair of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency. This is not a generic Chair search. ARIA occupies a distinctive place in the UK research and innovation system, pursuing high-risk, high-reward research with the potential to deliver transformational scientific, economic and societal impact. The Chair appointment requires a supplier able to understand ARIA’s operating model, independence, governance requirements, stakeholder landscape and the leadership capabilities needed to support the organisation as it moves from establishment into delivery at scale.

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