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DHSC: SCS Exec Search Supporting Senior recruitment in DHSC GS

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 10:01

Award Notice
Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 09:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the UK has concluded the procurement process titled "DHSC: SCS Exec Search Supporting Senior recruitment in DHSC GS." Focusing on recruitment services, this process falls under the industry category of recruitment, with a classification code of 79600000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 14 August 2025. The contract period spans from 30 June 2025 to 31 May 2026, with a total value of £180,000. Delivery is expected at postal code SW1H 0EU, London. The published tender indicated active status back on 27 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in executive search for public sector roles. Companies such as GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, which was the successful supplier for this contract, are well-suited to compete in such procurements due to their expertise in handling senior personnel recruitment. Although the procurement method was selective, all businesses with a background in offering comprehensive recruitment solutions for public transformation programmes can potentially engage in similar future opportunities. While this specific tender wasn't aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies of various scales with relevant competencies may find promising prospects in the public sector's ongoing staffing and transformation needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: SCS Exec Search Supporting Senior recruitment in DHSC GS

Notice Description

Recruitment for Senior DHSC personnel during the DHSC transformation programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdca6c84-0b07-4193-8302-a44b26b3e7f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777a5b85-156e-43ff-aa6b-d47f2d21b728
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 31 May 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

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

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