Award

PR2264 - Recruitment Services for Interim AD, Digital

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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08 Aug 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), based in Manchester, recently completed a procurement process for recruitment services, specifically for an interim Assistant Director of Digital. This award, effective from 18th June 2025 to 18th December 2025, falls under the CPV industry classification "Recruitment services" and is conducted through an open procedure as part of their buying strategy. The procurement stage is classified as 'award', with key dates including the tender period ending on 11th June 2025 and the award date on 16th June 2025. The location for the services is specified as England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of sourcing senior digital leadership roles. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, as indicated by the suitability criteria specified by the buyer. Suppliers looking to expand operations within the digital recruitment industry, and those with a strategic focus on securing public sector contracts, will benefit significantly from competing in such processes. The awarded supplier, GatenbySanderson Ltd, underscores the potential for SMEs to secure significant contracts, thus offering a pathway for similar enterprises to enhance their market presence.

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Notice Title

PR2264 - Recruitment Services for Interim AD, Digital

Notice Description

Recruitment services for the role of interim Assistant Director of Digital for PHSO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb72f284-edf6-4106-8838-ba91bb2479f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec6e8d7-3b4e-4796-b278-9a49d420965a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£180,741 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,741 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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