Award

Interim Head Of People Services - Pay, Talent & Shared Services

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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26 Jan 2026 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is centred around the Information Commissioner's Office, located in Wilmslow, England, for the role of Interim Head of People Services, focusing on Pay, Talent, and Shared Services. Classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), this process utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract period running from 23rd September 2025 to 30th January 2026. Key dates include the award date on 19th September 2025, with the contract being valued at £44,850. The process was designed to be inclusive of SMEs, providing opportunities for smaller businesses to engage.

This tender presents a favourable opportunity for businesses in the recruitment industry, particularly for SMEs, with Michael Page being the awarded supplier. As it involves managing significant aspects of people services in a prestigious public sector organisation, it offers potential growth through significant networking and adding a high-profile contract to the company portfolio. The framework agreement approach ensures a streamlined competitive process, conducive for businesses experienced in managed service agreements and eager to leverage such engagements into future government contracts. Potential applicants include recruitment agencies with a focus on strategic HR management and shared services.

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Notice Title

Interim Head Of People Services - Pay, Talent & Shared Services

Notice Description

Interim Head of People Services for specified team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-598c2524-d901-41ad-ab9b-451e78519fee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5425b035-005f-4e7f-916a-d434a71ab1d5
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
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
£66,887 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL PAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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