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Executive Search for a Director General Chief Operating Officer (DG COO)

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department (GLD) has completed a procurement process for executive search services to fill the role of Director General Chief Operating Officer (DG COO). This contract, classified under CPV code 79600000 for recruitment services, focuses on the London region in the United Kingdom. The process utilised a limited procurement method through competitive quotation, suitable for contracts below the threshold. The tender period ended on 11th August 2023, and the contract duration is from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2024, with a total value of £37,000 GBP. The contracting stage has reached completion as of the award update date 25th February 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in executive search and recruitment services. GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, a recognised SME, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to secure future contracts with government departments. This procurement process demonstrates the Government Legal Department's commitment to engaging SMEs in its procurement activities, thereby fostering business growth within the recruitment services sector. Businesses with expertise in providing executive search services are well-placed to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search for a Director General Chief Operating Officer (DG COO)

Notice Description

Executive search for a Director General Chief Operating Officer (DG COO) role.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d5cf492-3a1d-421d-9d7b-0c7425f0c550
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e58a649-726e-46c6-9759-440c6e2ff255
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 1-2 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

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