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DHSC: CL Temporary Executive Support to the Permanent Secretary - JW

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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19 May 2026 at 08:55

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located at 39 Victoria Street in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "DHSC: CL Temporary Executive Support to the Permanent Secretary - JW," falls under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" category (CPV 79620000). The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been awarded on 6th May 2026. The contract period is from 7th May 2026 to 7th November 2026, highlighting a focus on supplementing office management support for the Permanent Secretary's Office. The awarded supplier is CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise (SME), and the total contract value is £14,751.36, payable in GBP.

This contract provides business growth opportunities particularly for recruitment and staffing agencies specialising in temporary personnel services. The procurement method tagged as "Other -" indicates a bespoke arrangement, which might be appealing for agencies that can offer tailored solutions and high-quality executive support services. Companies with expertise in managing high-pressure environments and offering diary management, prioritisation, and support for senior government offices would be well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. The consistent demand for such services within government departments can lead to sustained business relationships and potential scalability for suppliers adept at fulfilling rigorous procurement requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: CL Temporary Executive Support to the Permanent Secretary - JW

Notice Description

The Permanent Secretary's Office manages a high volume of complex ministerial, cross government and system wide activity. This creates sustained pressure on diary management, prioritisation, and day to day office operations. To ensure the continued effective functioning of the Permanent Secretary's Office, it has been agreed with the Permanent Secretary that temporary executive support is required to supplement the existing Diary Manager capacity and provide continuity of office management support during a period of sustained demand.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3e468cb-d23f-40bd-adfc-8d97c56f6533
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed93e8c-bb27-40fc-8b43-02e11ac2138f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£17,701 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,751 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 7 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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