Award

CSP25642 - Recruitment of 1x SCS2 Director

DESNZ

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12 Jan 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located at Polaris House, Swindon, has finalised an award for the procurement process related to the recruitment of a Director of Business Transformation for its Integrated Corporate Services department. The tender, titled "CSP25642 - Recruitment of 1x SCS2 Director," falls under the "Recruitment services" industry category. This procurement process, marked as complete, used a direct award via the RM6237 - Low Value Purchasing System (LVPS) Framework and commenced from 7th January 2026, concluding by 31st December 2027. The selective procurement method was employed, allowing for a tailored approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award being officially published on 12th January 2026.

This tender offers a distinct opportunity primarily suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services. Given the specific nature of the role, companies with expertise in executive recruitment, particularly those experienced in public sector appointments, would find this tender an advantageous prospect to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in elite talent acquisition. Gatenby Sanderson Limited, a recognised SME in this field, was awarded this contract, serving as a testament to the opportunities available for similarly profiled organisations with the requisite expertise and credentials to compete effectively within the UK and European markets.

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Notice Title

CSP25642 - Recruitment of 1x SCS2 Director

Notice Description

***Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** This procurement was awarded following a Direct Award exercise via the RM6237 - Low Value Purchasing System (LVPS) Framework. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero required a service contract to appoint a Director of Business Transformation for their Integrated Corporate Services department on a fixed 2-year contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-008ca5dc-ed4b-4918-8330-e4f434136227
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc47144-18f3-4f40-a026-739deeed03fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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