Executive Search for Chief Information Security Officer

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for executive search services aimed at recruiting a Chief Information Security Officer. The tender falls under the recruitment services category, with the services to be delivered at a location in Milton Keynes (postal code MK11 9NQ), England. Initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, the selective procurement method was employed. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award date documented as 29th May 2026, following the tender period's end on 28th May 2026. The overall contract period will span from 29th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £27,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those positioned to support executive-level placements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity particularly accessible due to the procurement's suitability focus. The awarded supplier, Global Resourcing, a large company, highlights the competitive nature of this market. Businesses adept at navigating framework agreements and offering strategic recruitment solutions may leverage such opportunities to expand their service portfolios in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Executive Search for Chief Information Security Officer

Notice Description

Executive Search services for Chief Information Security Officer external recruitment campaign.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24f6c3b8-14db-4f93-af6c-cf12c4a1ea34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f3c10f-99ea-4322-8a82-6b4fbc9f4fc0
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

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
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 31 Mar 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK11 9NQ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Bradwell
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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