Award

Director General Emerging Tech and AI

CABINET OFFICE

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

This tender process was managed by the Cabinet Office for the position of Director General, Emerging Tech and AI, focusing on executive search and selection services. The contract, valued at £60,500, falls under the recruitment services category, with the industry classification scheme coded as CPV 79600000. The procurement follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded with the award stage, becoming active on 26th January 2026, and commenced from 6th February 2026 through to 5th February 2027. The procurement target is within the United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 7th January 2026.

This opportunity primarily benefits small and medium-sized enterprises, as the suitability assessment of this procurement encourages SME participation. Businesses involved in recruitment services or executive search and with a focus on emerging technologies and AI are particularly well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. By engaging with government tenders like this, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold in government contracts, thereby facilitating growth and expanding their network within the public sector. The awarded supplier is Russell Reynolds Associates Ltd, indicating a high level of expertise and established reputation in the market.

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Notice Title

Director General Emerging Tech and AI

Notice Description

Executive Search and Selection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e32000f-0054-4bb0-8ee6-9bfe55fe094b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40c7b3c-e695-46f4-972d-9a405cb8f8f9
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
£60,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialpeoplecategory@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES

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