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Executive Search Support

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Executive Search Support" was conducted by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in England. The tender, classified under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, aimed to identify a supplier capable of generating a diverse longlist of candidates for the role of Non-Executive Chair for the Gambling Commission. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Gatenby Sanderson Limited on 5 January 2026. The contract period commenced on 8 December 2025 and will conclude on 27 February 2026, with the service valued at £16,500.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or have considerable capabilities in identifying diverse candidate pools are particularly well-suited to compete for such contract opportunities. The procurement showcases the potential for businesses to collaborate with governmental departments like DCMS, providing avenues to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Support

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide a search only process, identifying and approaching candidates to generate a strong and diverse longlist which meets the essential criteria for the role of Non Executive Chair for the Gambling Commission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3422540a-c1c4-4258-a9f1-a1f493a089fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9f9401-a377-48ac-8d0c-6ac3b32ab86f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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