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Chief Scientific Adviser - DESNZ

CABINET OFFICE

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17 Apr 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of executive search and selection agencies for senior civil service roles, specifically the position of Chief Scientific Adviser at DESNZ. The procurement falls under the classification of recruitment services within the services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 4th April 2025, and the contract period spans from 11th April 2025 to 10th April 2026. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award notice was published on 17th April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment. The Cabinet Office's reliance on selective procurement via a framework agreement indicates a preference for established agencies with proven capabilities. The contract, valued at £37,000, is suitable for SMEs, targeting businesses that have the agility and expertise to meet high-level recruitment standards for senior government roles. The successful bidder, Saxton Bampflyde, exemplifies the type of large-scale, proficient supplier that fits this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Chief Scientific Adviser - DESNZ

Notice Description

Provision of executive search and selection agencies for senior civil service roles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42192f2c-7ea1-4782-9361-288bb79da168
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5366ff-8a6e-4f9a-981a-1f470512567d
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
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 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

SAXTON BAMPFLYDE

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