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Director of the Government Communications Service (SCS4)

CABINET OFFICE

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02 Jun 2025 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed a procurement process for the position of Director of the Government Communications Service (SCS4), involving an executive search for the SCS4 campaign. This procurement, classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process concluded on 22nd May 2025, with the contract awarded to IRG Advisors LLP (Odgers Berndtson) and commencing on 27th May 2025. The contract, valued at £46,000, will last until 26th May 2026, with services to be provided within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was in the award phase as of the latest update on 2nd June 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses adept in providing high-level recruitment services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the Cabinet Office's suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in executive search services and have experience in public sector roles could greatly benefit from similar opportunities. The Cabinet Office's engagement in a framework agreement for executive recruitment underscores a commitment to streamlined and efficient procurement processes, offering future possibilities for firms that can demonstrate capability and reliability in delivering on such contracts.

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Notice Title

Director of the Government Communications Service (SCS4)

Notice Description

Executive search for SCS4 campaign

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32dcf9c0-645a-43dd-a77d-46c03bf7dc46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8567b6f-e373-4d10-b258-4becc193c100
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
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
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 26 May 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
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

IRG ADVISORS LLP (ODGERS BERNDTSON

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