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CSP26312 - Fees for agency recruitment - CDO and CPO roles

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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25 Mar 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has procured and awarded contracts for Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) roles through a direct award mechanism under the RM6290 Executive & Non Executive Recruitment Services. This procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The industry category is supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, with a value of £88,200. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process is tagged as 'award'. The contract period commenced on 16th March 2026 and will conclude on 15th March 2027. The procurement is classified as a service with the primary location being the United Kingdom, and the tender status is complete.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing services, particularly those that provide Executive & Non Executive roles. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find it suitable to compete due to the procurement criteria favouring these organisations. As the contract offers a substantial value and extends over a year, businesses adept in delivering high-level personnel solutions can expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with the UK public sector. The awarded supplier is IRG Advisors LLP Trading as Odgers, a large firm providing strategic opportunities for businesses within this sector. The procurement fosters a competitive environment aiming for high-quality recruitment strategies beneficial for business expansion and reputation building.

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Notice Title

CSP26312 - Fees for agency recruitment - CDO and CPO roles

Notice Description

*** This is not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation require CDO and CPO roles which has been procured and awarded following a Direct Award via the RM6290 Executive & Non Executive Recruitment Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bdcf950-2c7c-44ce-b5b7-a6814f0b025f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421d6ab1-da1e-4e69-ab9b-8cdbf2f08e6b
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS LLP TRADING AS ODGERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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