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GSS25246 - Corporate Contract DSIT - DESNZ- Executive Search Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents) - Lot 1

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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27 Mar 2026 at 08:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "GSS25246 - Corporate Contract DSIT - DESNZ- Executive Search Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents) - Lot 1" has reached the award stage as of 27th March 2026. This contract, managed by ICS on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), involves providing executive recruitment services under the industry category of recruitment services. The contract covers regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and others, and is valued at £1,300,000, commencing on 25th March 2026 through to 24th March 2028. Using a selective procurement method with a call-off from a CCS framework agreement (RM6290), it aims to ensure the recruitment of civil servants based on merit and fair competition.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in executive and non-executive recruitment initiatives, particularly those equipped to fulfil fluctuating demands and diverse outreach efforts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial, as it prioritises modern recruitment practices and diverse talent acquisition, effectively enabling growth. Businesses like GatenbySanderson Limited, an SME, and Saxton Bampfylde Hever Ltd, a larger firm, are examples of well-suited suppliers selected for this procurement. This creates avenues for expansion in geographical demographics, aiding businesses to broaden their networks and service capacities while aligning with evolving government priorities over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25246 - Corporate Contract DSIT - DESNZ- Executive Search Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents) - Lot 1

Notice Description

** This is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, This Contract has been awarded via CCS Framework - RM6290 - Executive & Non Executive Recruitment - Lot 1 ** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero shall appoint the two highest scoring bidders to deliver Executive & Non Executive Recruitment services. The Supplier will support the Buyer to: - Ensure that it attracts, develops and retains talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, by using modern recruitment practices and evidence-based decisions to identify, attract and select the most skilled and talented people. - The Supplier shall work with the Buyer, as locations are announced, to understand the area demographics and seek out new outreach and network opportunities to ensure a pipeline of appropriate skills and diverse talent in those areas. - Provide assurance that civil servants are selected on merit and on the basis of fair and open competition; and to help safeguard an impartial Civil Service - Manage selection panels for external recruitment at Senior Civil Service levels. - The Supplier is required to work with and support the Buyer on all elements of its recruitment needs and ensure that the Services provided can flex to meet any new and changing government priorities throughout the term of the Call-off contract. - The Supplier shall take reasonable steps to ensure at all times during the Call-off contract period that there are sufficient resources and personnel available to support Buyer requirements, including during any peaks in demand. - The Supplier shall provide comprehensive, robust and timely Management Information (MI), data reports and insights

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18f84654-38aa-4389-82ba-d1ceb8ff461c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f488f614-55a7-407b-a770-3db7ee3f7111
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
Large, 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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
2
Supplier Names

GATENBYSANDERSON

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

Further Information

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