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Executive Search Service - Financial Director / FOD role

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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06 Sep 2023 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department procured an executive search service to fill a Financial Director / FOD role within the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000). The procurement process followed a selective method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The value of the contract is £19,000. The tender concluded on 28th July 2023, with the contract running from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024. The location of the procurement is London, United Kingdom. This procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in executive search. SMEs in the executive recruitment sector could greatly benefit from engaging in this type of contract, as it offers both financial gain and the opportunity to establish or strengthen relationships with governmental bodies. Allen Lane Limited, a London-based SME, was awarded the contract, indicating that the Government Legal Department values competitive and well-suited service providers in the SME category.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Service - Financial Director / FOD role

Notice Description

An executive search for a Financial Director / FOD role.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a11b229-e300-49f7-97b3-c9476da356fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66e974f-619b-4eb7-94e8-1563b95c0643
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
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 1-2 years
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 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Daniel Paton
Contact Email
daniel.paton@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07561 807 675

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN LANE

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