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NED Executive Requirement

DSIT

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, DSIT, based in London, England, has completed the procurement process for the "NED Executive Requirement," involving the provision of executive search recruitment services. This procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services and was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage on 15th January 2026 and was officially published on 5th February 2026. The contract, valued at £57,600, will run from 15th January 2026 to 14th January 2027, covering locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The process was designed to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms providing specialised recruitment services. Companies with a strong track record in executive search and recruitment could stand to benefit from securing such contracts, particularly those able to operate across multiple regions as specified. The project can serve as a significant portfolio booster, not only for large organisations but also for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to expand their client base. The awarded supplier for this tender is Gatenby Sanderson, a large-scale organisation known for its expertise in executive recruitment.

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Notice Title

NED Executive Requirement

Notice Description

Provision of Executive Search Recruitment Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-675342c1-94e5-4447-bb84-531d4127c68e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3cdf944-5d81-43c4-a76d-d5bf02473c22
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, VCSE
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
£57,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HA
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

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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