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General Counsel Recruitment

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed the procurement process for the "General Counsel Recruitment" project under the category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). The procurement was carried out using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement (CCS RM6290). With a contract value of £46,000, the service delivery will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 17 December 2024, with the contract commencing on 18 December 2024 and ending on 17 April 2025. The successful supplier, IRG Advisors LLP trading as Odgers Berndtson, was awarded the contract and the details were published on 24 January 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to secure high-value contracts through framework agreements, boosting their growth and reputation. The project is well-suited for firms specialising in legal recruitment services, offering them a chance to demonstrate their expertise and gain a foothold in government-related contracts. The ICO's rigorous procurement standards ensure that qualified and competitive SMEs have a fair chance to compete and succeed in such tenders.

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Notice Title

General Counsel Recruitment

Notice Description

Support to recruit General Counsel Role Call Off CCS RM6290

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47f7d7e3-c450-4d77-bf6e-42d99811380e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d799569-c771-4c7c-b79a-bcaaf15c24b9
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
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 17 Apr 2025 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
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 ODGERS BERNDTSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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