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Executive Search for Chief Digital Information Office External Recruitment Campaign

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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27 May 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) involved an executive search for a Chief Digital Information Officer. This recruitment campaign, classified under CPV code 79600000, pertains to recruitment services within the services industry category. The location for this tender is set in Milton Keynes, England, with the FCDO as the contracting authority. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £20,100, was awarded to Allen Lane—a large-scale firm—on the 21st of May, 2025, with the contract period running through to the 20th of May, 2026.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in recruitment services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to engage with such contracts, considering the project's focus and the procurement method used. The framework agreement approach signifies a structured and ongoing relationship potential, offering businesses a path to expand their client base and showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality recruitment services to government bodies. The completed status of this process might also inform prospective bidders of the types of opportunities and standards expected in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Executive Search for Chief Digital Information Office External Recruitment Campaign

Notice Description

Executive Search for Chief Digital Information Officer External Recruitment Campaign.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad74eb65-c9ef-49a8-b6a8-17e981d01d86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0606ba13-54b9-4e44-91f3-288171b3f2d7
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
£20,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 20 May 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK11 9NQ
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
Bradwell
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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