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PR2283 - Recruitment services for Non-Executive Board Members

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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21 Nov 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) recently completed a procurement process for recruitment services aimed at hiring Non-Executive Board Members. The tender, titled "PR2283 - Recruitment services for Non-Executive Board Members," falls under the business services category, with CPV classification 79000000, which includes law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The direct award procurement method was chosen, leading to a contract awarded to GatenbySanderson Ltd, valued at £37,305. The contract period runs from 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with operations primarily located in England, United Kingdom. The process started with the tender period ending on 27th October 2025, followed by an award announcement on 28th October 2025.

This contract presents exciting opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level executive recruitment. Given the use of a direct award method, companies that have established themselves within the industry or have a proven track record in similar contracts would find this opportunity particularly suitable. The PHSO is focused on working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggesting a preferential environment for smaller, more agile firms looking to expand their government contract portfolios. This project offers the chance to collaborate with a prominent government body, the PHSO, and gain further recognition in the recruitment sector.

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Notice Title

PR2283 - Recruitment services for Non-Executive Board Members

Notice Description

Recruitment services for Non-Executive Board Members for PHSO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e2379d4-6af5-4f3a-b889-b220f4e0c9da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f18a411-8936-4980-b3f8-814730c0b626
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,766 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,305 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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