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Company Secretary Recruitment

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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03 Oct 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, based in London, United Kingdom, initiated an open procurement process for recruiting a specialist agency to handle the recruitment of a Company Secretary. This contract, under the title "Company Secretary Recruitment," belongs to the "services" industry category, classified specifically under "Recruitment services." The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, culminated in the award stage, which was completed, with GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED being selected as the supplier. The procurement stage reached completion on 3rd October 2025, while the tender process concluded with the award being activated on 24th February 2025. The contract period is set from 5th March 2025 to 31st August 2025, with a contract value of £25,700.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the recruitment industry looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The engagement involves providing specialist recruitment services for a Company Secretary, requiring firms with expertise in executive level staffing and a strong understanding of the finance industry. Winning such contracts can enhance an SME's credibility and pave the way for future collaborations within the public sector, thereby driving business growth and increasing market presence. GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, a suitable SME, was successfully awarded the contract, indicating that businesses of similar scale and expertise are well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Company Secretary Recruitment

Notice Description

Engagement of a specialist recruitment agency to support in the recruitment of a Company Secretary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d4b3372-cbbe-488e-88f7-e77ea6c5919b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f52ead2-3dbb-4f64-998a-9fedf046382b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£25,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 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
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@fscs.org.uk
Contact Phone
08006781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7QU
Post Town
Central 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Portsoken
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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