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Executive Search for Deputy Director, HR Operations Role

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) carried out an executive search for a Deputy Director in HR Operations, awarded through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £23,850, falls under recruitment services within the CPV classification code 79600000. Though the tender process is complete, having reached the award stage, it aimed to select a supplier before the contract period starting on 9th March 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026. The FCDO is located at King Charles Street, London, England, with postal code SW1A 2AH.

This tender, involving high-level recruitment services, presents growth opportunities primarily for large-scale recruitment agencies rather than SMEs or VCSEs, emphasizing expertise in executive search. Gatenby Sanderson, the awarded supplier, exemplifies such capabilities as a large entity in this sector. Businesses within the recruitment industry possessing a framework agreement with the FCDO or similar government bodies may find similar opportunities to expand their clientele and service offerings. Engaging in these selective procurement processes can provide significant business growth, given the sustained contract period and value.

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Notice Title

Executive Search for Deputy Director, HR Operations Role

Notice Description

Executive Search for Deputy Director, HR Operations role.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba2ebe13-9239-421e-9493-7b7d2e020813
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00fa2477-70cf-427b-ab31-e47b87961156
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
Not specified
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
£23,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 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
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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