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Director Enterprise & Innovation, Technology & Finance Recruitment

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Information Commissioner's Office involves the recruitment of a Director for Enterprise & Innovation, Technology & Finance. Falling under the category of recruitment services, this project was awarded to IRG Advisors LLP trading as Berwick Partners. The contract, valued at £130,000, was finalized on 25th February 2026, with services set to commence on 27th February 2026 and conclude by 26th August 2026. This framework-based, selective procurement process targets suppliers in the North West region of the UK, with the award notice published on 24th March 2026. The Information Commissioner's Office, stationed in Wilmslow, England, is the principal buyer.

This contract presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, especially small and medium enterprises. The selective procurement method indicates that prequalified suppliers can leverage their expertise in recruitment services to cater to the strategic roles within government agencies. IRG Advisors LLP's successful bid signals potential for other similar firms to engage with public sector procurement opportunities by aligning their service offerings with governmental needs. The contract's six-month timeline offers a definitive yet impactful window for service delivery expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Director Enterprise & Innovation, Technology & Finance Recruitment

Notice Description

Director Enterprise & Innovation, Technology & Finance Recruitment services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-325f8802-bf92-4fad-a5d8-13595523391c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/623c5303-8bee-46a7-a0f8-534865e196d4
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
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS LLP TRADING AS BERWICK PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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