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DHSC: FGO: SCS3 Executive Search - specialist agent to support recruitment

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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13 Oct 2025 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) aimed to secure recruitment services to appoint a Director General for Technology, Digital and Data. This concluded with an award to Egon Zehnder Limited, a specialist executive search firm, under a single tender action. The industry category is recruitment services (CPV 79600000), covering a wide geographical location including the United Kingdom and beyond. The process was completed with the award stage on 1st October 2025, following a tender period that ended on 15th July 2025. The contract is valued at £115,000 GBP, spanning from 16th July 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment to collaborate with major governmental bodies. Companies with expertise in digital and technology sector recruitment are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Despite the exclusivity of a direct procurement approach for this contract, understanding such requirements and engagements could enable businesses to strategically position themselves for future tenders in public sector recruitment processes. Additionally, engaging in contracts with departments like DHSC enhances a firm's credentials and visibility in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: FGO: SCS3 Executive Search - specialist agent to support recruitment

Notice Description

To support the external recruitment to appoint a Director General (SCS3) to the post of Technology, Digital and Data in DHSC. Following discussions with the transformation team, Permanent Secretary and agents on the framework a specialist executive search agent is required, Egon Zehnder has been the chosen supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7050626b-7f29-476e-b4b3-01cfc6b2d085
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d8aaf34-3405-4af2-811e-6717605e2b30
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

EGON ZEHNDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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