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Executive Search and Candidate Assessment for SCS roles

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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01 Nov 2021 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service, part of the Cabinet Office in the United Kingdom, has completed a tender process titled "Executive Search and Candidate Assessment for SCS roles." This procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services, with a contract value of £179,865 and a minimum value of £77,085. The procurement method utilised was a selective process via a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 18 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 17 October 2022. Various locations in the North West, West Midlands, and London were identified for service delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies engaged in executive search and candidate assessment would be ideal candidates for competition, given their expertise in sourcing talent for Senior Civil Service roles. The successful supplier, GatenbySanderson Limited, has already been awarded the contract, but similar future opportunities may arise as the Government Digital Service continues to seek qualified partners for recruitment needs.

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Notice Title

Executive Search and Candidate Assessment for SCS roles

Notice Description

To provide recruitment service and candidate assessment for SCS level roles in Government Digital service, part of Cabinet Office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43dca918-18fd-4034-b372-400918d7082f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bb01bcf-8b75-4ab4-903a-e8b79eeaa800
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£179,865 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,085 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2021 - 17 Oct 2022 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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