Award

Recruitment Agency to recruit a new Chief Scientific Advisor (con_26810)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

21 Mar 2025 at 23:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded a procurement process for the recruitment of a new Chief Scientific Advisor, falling under the industry category of Education and training services. The tender, conducted through a selective procurement method and detailed under the title "Recruitment Agency to recruit a new Chief Scientific Advisor (con_26810)", has been awarded to Saxton Bampfylde Hever Ltd. The contract, valued at £29,000, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the South East, and the North East. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract commencing on 11th March 2025 and concluding on 11th March 2026. The tender period ended on 4th March 2025.

This recruitment tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the recruitment and human resources sector. Companies that specialise in executive search and placement, particularly those with experience in the education sector, would find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. The procurement process favoured SMEs, making it particularly advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation within government contracts. The successful completion of such contracts can lead to further opportunities and establishes credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Agency to recruit a new Chief Scientific Advisor (con_26810)

Notice Description

Recruitment Agency to recruit a new Chief Scientific Advisor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b6e9406-d7c1-42e8-be51-db67d34bcdac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e38a7c-d650-4e39-827f-3c18d71c2a3f
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

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