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04 Aug 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DHSC: UKHSA Chair campaign" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care. The tender was focused on recruitment services, specified under the industry category with the CPV code 79600000. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has been completed and was at the "Award" stage as of 4th August 2026. The value of the contract is £26,000 GBP, and it covers locations such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and more. The contract period began on 17th July 2026 and is set to end on 1st March 2027.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment services, especially those capable of providing high-level executive searches. Although the tender was awarded to Odgers Berndtson, a business classed as an SME, it highlights the Department's openness to working with competent suppliers for specialised recruitment needs. Companies offering similar services might find opportunities in future tenders from similar government bodies, given the demonstrated commitment to thorough and professional selection processes for key positions in public service organisations. This type of procurement is particularly suited for enterprises with experience in executive recruitment and a robust track record in engaging with public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

DHSC: UKHSA Chair campaign

Notice Description

Recruitment services for the recruitment of a chair for UKHSA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dde04437-f1ed-442e-8d28-629a602a1615
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4c72ed-947e-40c0-891f-8ab0d3283e5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ODGERS BERNDTSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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