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Executive search agency for Director of Communications (con_28147)

Department for Education

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24 Jul 2025 at 20:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Executive search agency for Director of Communications (con_28147)," classified under the Education and training services category. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement with a selective method and was valued at £46,000. The contract was awarded to IRG Advisors LLP, a large-scale supplier, with the procurement stage marked as 'Award'. The original tender period concluded on 2nd July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 9th July 2025 to 1st December 2025. The service covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London.

This tender provides opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in recruitment and executive search services within the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find ample potential in framework agreements like this, which offer structured and recurring opportunities to partner with governmental bodies. Companies capable of providing high-quality communication and education-related services may find this contract model beneficial for establishing long-term relationships with public sector organisations like the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive search agency for Director of Communications (con_28147)

Notice Description

Executive search agency to support the department recruiting a Director of Communications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81ae21b1-8b74-4dd1-9b75-31b0e0d55deb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609c304b-5fa3-4fa0-9497-698051c45fc4
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 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 for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG Advisors LLP

Further Information

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