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PR2261 - Recruitment Services for Permanent AD, Data, Digital & Transformation

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) sought recruitment services for the role of Assistant Director in Data, Digital & Transformation. This contract, classified under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), pertains to a regional location in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to GatenbySanderson Ltd on 14 July 2025. The contractual period commenced on 16 July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, with a total contract value of £23,400 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in recruitment services, especially those with expertise in data, digital, and transformation sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer specialised skills in these areas would be particularly well-suited to such opportunities, similar to GatenbySanderson Ltd, which qualified for this award. Engaging in this public procurement contract allows businesses to leverage their capabilities in a high-demand sector and enhance their portfolios by aligning with established public sector organisations like the PHSO.

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Notice Title

PR2261 - Recruitment Services for Permanent AD, Data, Digital & Transformation

Notice Description

Recruitment services for the permanent role of Assistant Director, Data, Digital & Transformation for PHSO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-301817cf-d2f0-40ee-a7eb-107b11c81a64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f4219a-6731-4c5b-a4be-832140a3c982
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£23,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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