Award

Permanent Secretary - DSIT

CABINET OFFICE

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, based in London, England, has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of executive search services for the role of Permanent Secretary in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This procurement, identified by tender ID PRF0187, falls under the recruitment services industry, as indicated by the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 79600000. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 16th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 16th October 2025, with a total value of £65,500. The supplier, RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES LIMITED, was awarded the contract on 16th April 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in recruitment services to supply executive search expertise to high-profile governmental roles, such as that of the Permanent Secretary for DSIT. Companies with the capacity to engage in framework agreements and undergo a selective procurement process could benefit from contracts like this, thus enhancing their business growth through prestigious governmental affiliations and significant financial contracts. Though this particular tender favours larger entities, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable, showcasing potential for diverse business engagement in this sector.

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Notice Title

Permanent Secretary - DSIT

Notice Description

Provision of executive search for DSIT Permanent Secretary Role.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97e3c907-039b-49cc-9056-4a23331a8efd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e0f9857-d792-448d-aebb-ae1cf4f4522b
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
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 16 Oct 2025 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
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Contact Phone
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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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