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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process led by Ofgem, based in London, involved an open procurement method aimed at recruiting a Chief Economist. The procurement, with the identifier MT237546, is classified under the recruitment services industry (CPV code 79600000). The contract, valued at £52,000, was awarded to Saxton Bampfylde Hever. The procurement process, completed after the award on 22nd May 2026, saw activities ranging from candidate pack design to offer process management. Operating in areas including the United Kingdom and extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally, the contract commenced on 26th May 2026 and will run until 25th May 2027.

This tender creates lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in professional recruitment services, particularly those experienced in high-stakes executive searches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this type of tender particularly appealing due to the open procedure, which encourages broad participation. Companies with the capability to manage comprehensive recruitment campaigns, including candidate engagement and interview processes, will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This procurement strengthens a supplier’s portfolio and visibility within the public sector, offering a platform for business expansion and industry recognition.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2026-051 Recruitment Campaign for Chief Economist

Notice Description

Ofgem requires the services of a supplier to conduct the following tasks for a Chief Economist role : * Candidate pack design and delivery. * Design attraction campaign. * Manage applications and candidate questions prior to advert closing. * Support open event * Longlist pack * Initial shortlist interviews * Secondary shortlist pack confirmed by the Buyer * Management and delivery of all assessments and staff engagement exercises (as required) * Manage the interview process * Offer process management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d1c2e28-a66e-4d87-8061-1f6e8eb378a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca7707f-6765-4adc-ba32-bc6ea653b698
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 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
OFGEM
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
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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