This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SCS1 Recruitment (IT)" was conducted by FCDO Services in Milton Keynes, England, focusing on recruitment services within the IT sector. This selective procurement was completed following a call-off from a framework agreement, adhering to industry classification code 79600000. The contract period runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st December 2026, allowing for an optional extension of three additional one-month periods. The procurement award was published on 9th June 2026, with Sanderson Government & Defence Limited emerging as the successful supplier. This process was in the award stage as of the last update.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing executive search services, particularly those capable of recruiting for senior roles such as Grade 6, SCS1, and SCS2 positions. Companies specialising in recruitment, especially small and medium enterprises that meet the selective criteria, could find this an advantageous opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish strong ties with governmental departments. The framework-based selective procurement process ensures that only competent and qualified suppliers are considered, creating a competitive landscape conducive to business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SCS1 Recruitment (IT)

Notice Description

Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6290 Lot 1: Executive Search - Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents) Optional Extension Period of 3 x 1 Month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c7a4285-8730-4df9-90cb-73e7c02e056d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53759a2-396b-4236-ba60-ca7b74f9a8e4
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT & DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-9c7a4285-8730-4df9-90cb-73e7c02e056d-2026-06-09T11:35:43+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-09T11:35:43+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-9c7a4285-8730-4df9-90cb-73e7c02e056d",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "XLY120/035/26JW",
        "title": "SCS1 Recruitment (IT)",
        "description": "Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6290 Lot 1: Executive Search - Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents) Optional Extension Period of 3 x 1 Month",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79600000",
            "description": "Recruitment services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "MK19 7BH"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-05-18T14:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-12-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/BxeD58qn",
            "name": "FCDO Services",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "FCDO Services",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/BxeD58qn"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Hanslope Park",
                "locality": "Milton Keynes",
                "postalCode": "MK19 7BH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "PurchasingEnquiries@fcdo.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-04546820",
            "name": "Sanderson Government & Defence Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sanderson Government & Defence Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "04546820"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "First Floor Clifton Down House 54a Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol BS8 2NH"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/BxeD58qn",
        "name": "FCDO Services"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-9c7a4285-8730-4df9-90cb-73e7c02e056d-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-05-29T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-06-09T11:35:43+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 0,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-04546820",
                    "name": "Sanderson Government & Defence Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-12-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53759a2-396b-4236-ba60-ca7b74f9a8e4",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-09T11:35:43+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}