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DWP- Permanent Secretary

CABINET OFFICE

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09 Apr 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DWP- Permanent Secretary" contract, conducted by the Cabinet Office, has recently reached the award stage. This process, focusing on executive recruitment services, falls under the CPV classification 79600000 and is relevant to the services industry. The contract location is within the United Kingdom, and significant dates include the tender period end date on 24th March 2026 and the contract period from 26th March 2026 to 25th March 2027. The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £65,500 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in recruitment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially accessible due to its suitability criteria. RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES LTD, a large scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, indicating that businesses with the capacity to manage significant recruitment projects are well-suited to compete in this space. The procurement leveraged a structured and selective approach, providing an organised path for experienced firms to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolios within government contracting.

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Notice Title

DWP- Permanent Secretary

Notice Description

Executive search and selection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-743e2139-e431-4b53-a1a9-c5c0dd86eeba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efca8902-33d0-4998-9643-f0bfd10a2a08
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
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
£65,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES

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