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Executive Search Service for a Director of Legal Operations

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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29 Oct 2024 at 08:36

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22 Aug 2024 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process for an Executive Search Service to find a Director of Legal Operations. This tender, classified under the legal services industry category (CPV: 79100000), was carried out using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covered services to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 29th July 2024 to 28th July 2025. Daniel Paton from the Government Legal Department served as the main contact point, and the awarded supplier is GatenbySanderson Ltd, an SME based in London. The total contract value is £28,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs in the legal services sector, particularly those with experience in executive search services. GatenbySanderson Ltd's successful bid highlights the importance of having specialised capabilities to meet the specific requirements of high-level legal operations roles. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in executive search, particularly for high-ranking positions within governmental or corporate legal departments, are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. This tender underscores the potential for business growth through providing niche, high-value professional services to governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Executive Search Service for a Director of Legal Operations

Notice Description

Executive Search Service for a Director of Legal Operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b7d543e-b55d-468c-a986-8ed6898d7aa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bd8921-77f2-41d6-aa4d-c681733f38bb
Current Stage
Award
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2025 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 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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

GATENBYSANDERSON

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