This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has recently completed the recruitment procurement process titled "Recruitment of Director of Comms 2026", aimed at acquiring recruitment services for a Director of Communications role. This project falls under the services category with a CPV classification of 79600000. The process involved a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 23 June 2026, with the contract period starting from 24 June 2026 to 31 December 2026. The process was designed to serve various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £37,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in executive recruitment services, particularly those experienced in high-level public sector appointments. While the procurement was not specifically tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale recruitment firms would find it advantageous to engage with such high-profile opportunities provided by prominent buyers like the Home Office. Engaging in this process not only offers substantial business growth through increased visibility and credibility but also aligns firms with potential future projects within a similar procurement framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Recruitment of Director of Comms 2026

Notice Description

Provision of executive search and recruitment of Director of Communications role

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62f5d49b-6cd5-40f7-a3f2-18b1bec7e147
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e053e446-0145-41b6-adab-1024cd0ebc6d
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
Not specified
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
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
HOME 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

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-b5fd17-62f5d49b-6cd5-40f7-a3f2-18b1bec7e147-2026-07-06T14:34:20+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-06T14:34:20+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-62f5d49b-6cd5-40f7-a3f2-18b1bec7e147",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_537247/1591599",
        "title": "Recruitment of Director of Comms 2026",
        "description": "Provision of executive search and recruitment of Director of Communications role",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79600000",
            "description": "Recruitment services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 37000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-06-17T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-06-24T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-12-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-281360",
            "name": "Home Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Home Office"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2 Marsham Street, Westminster",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "barsha.gurung1@homeoffice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02018211",
            "name": "SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02018211"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Ministry, 79-81 Borough Rd, London SE1 1DN"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-281360",
        "name": "Home Office"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-62f5d49b-6cd5-40f7-a3f2-18b1bec7e147-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-06-23T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-07-06T14:34:20+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 37000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-02018211",
                    "name": "SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-24T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-12-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e053e446-0145-41b6-adab-1024cd0ebc6d",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-06T14:34:20+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}