Award

Executive Search for Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 09:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process to appoint an Executive Search firm for the position of Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer. The contract, valued at £16,000, falls under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000) and spans from 7th March 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement method was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The geographical location for the delivery is Milton Keynes, with the postal code MK11 9NQ. The tender stage has progressed to award, with the awarding date published on 17th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, especially those targeting leadership roles in the digital and information sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly advantageous, given the suitability criteria specified by the FCDO. The contract has been awarded to Allen Lane, indicating that large-scale suppliers also possess competitive potential in this procurement space. Engaging in such tenders could bolster business credibility and pave the way for future contracts within the governmental and public sectors.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search for Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer

Notice Description

Executive Search for FCDO Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53d5c402-8edb-4931-bff5-f1d8cffc752f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb7d235-fab0-4fc5-9e70-ad46d19790c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK11 9NQ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Bradwell
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-53d5c402-8edb-4931-bff5-f1d8cffc752f-2025-03-17T09:58:44Z",
    "date": "2025-03-17T09:58:44Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-53d5c402-8edb-4931-bff5-f1d8cffc752f",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "FCDO/2025/001",
        "title": "Executive Search for Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer",
        "description": "Executive Search for FCDO Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79600000",
            "description": "Recruitment services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "MK11 9NQ"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 16000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-03-05T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-03-07T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2025-12-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/RB7A9pB4",
            "name": "Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/RB7A9pB4"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "PO Box 7654",
                "locality": "Milton Keynes",
                "postalCode": "MK11 9NQ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Helen Cheney",
                "email": "helen.cheney@fcdo.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01908 716648"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-05115229",
            "name": "Allen Lane",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Allen Lane",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "05115229"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "33 King Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 6RJ"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/RB7A9pB4",
        "name": "Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-53d5c402-8edb-4931-bff5-f1d8cffc752f-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-03-07T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-03-17T09:58:44Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 16000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-05115229",
                    "name": "Allen Lane"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-03-07T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2025-12-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb7d235-fab0-4fc5-9e70-ad46d19790c4",
                    "datePublished": "2025-03-17T09:58:44Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}