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Department of Business and Transport Permanent Secretary

CABINET OFFICE

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office conducted a procurement process titled "Department of Business and Transport Permanent Secretary", focusing on executive search and selection within the recruitment services industry. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. This process, classified under CPV code 79600000, was conducted in the United Kingdom with the contract intended to last from 9th April 2026 to 8th April 2027. The contracting stage reached completion with Korn Ferry awarded the contract on 9th April 2026, as announced on 14th April 2026. The contract, valued at £75,000, offered opportunities particularly suited to SMEs, with no VCSE suitability noted.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the executive recruitment sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to enhance their service offerings and expand their client base through governmental contracts. The business scope is ideally suited for companies experienced in providing high-level recruitment services in a structured procurement framework. Engaging in such contracts can bolster an organisation’s portfolio and reputation within the public sector, placing them in a favourable position for future bidding opportunities.

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Notice Title

Department of Business and Transport Permanent Secretary

Notice Description

Executive search and selection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a6b46ed-84d6-4d89-876a-65cd146c2322
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2566cae4-729a-463f-80e6-32b392a5148f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY

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