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CSP25341 - Corporate Contract DSIT/DESNZ Executive Search Non-Executive and Public Appointments

DSIT

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21 Apr 2026 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by DSIT involves the provision of executive search, non-executive, and public appointment recruitment services under the title "CSP25341 - Corporate Contract DSIT/DESNZ Executive Search Non-Executive and Public Appointments." Classified under CPV code 79600000, the industry category is recruitment services. This procurement is a concluded award, following a mini competition under Lot 3 of the RM6290 framework agreement, and provides full UK coverage including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement with a contract period from 25th March 2026 to 24th March 2028. The award notice was published on 21st April 2026.

This tender opportunity represents a significant chance for businesses specialising in recruitment services to expand their reach and clientele by engaging with DSIT's requirement to attract and retain skilled talent. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement's emphasis on modern and evidence-based recruitment practices along with the management of senior-level external recruitment panels. With the ability to flexibly adapt to changing government priorities, potential suppliers can leverage their agility and networking capabilities to deliver diverse talent pipelines across announced locations in the UK and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25341 - Corporate Contract DSIT/DESNZ Executive Search Non-Executive and Public Appointments

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6290 - Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services under LOT 3 This Call-off contract shall provide full UK coverage of recruitment Services The Supplier will support the Buyer to: - ensure that it attracts, develops and retains talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, by using modern recruitment practices and evidence-based decisions to identify, attract and select the most skilled and talented people. - The Supplier shall work with the Buyer, as locations are announced, to understand the area demographics and seek out new outreach and network opportunities to ensure a pipeline of appropriate skills and diverse talent in those areas. - provide assurance that candidates are selected on merit and on the basis of fair and open competition; - manage selection panels for external recruitment at senior levels. - The Supplier is required to work with and support the Buyer on all elements of its recruitment needs and ensure that the Services provided can flex to meet any new and changing government priorities throughout the term of the Call-off contract. - The Supplier shall take reasonable steps to ensure at all times during the Call-off contract period that there are sufficient resources and personnel available to support Buyer requirements, including during any peaks in demand. - The Supplier shall provide comprehensive, robust and timely Management Information (MI), data reports and insights

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f618aaf-746f-443a-a133-940bd8a09a46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259de018-816c-4c78-8bcd-04c09090fb35
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
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GATENBYSANDERSON

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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