Award

S010/24 - Recruitment Services for CDTO

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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Award

11 Feb 2025 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has completed a procurement process for the provision of recruitment services for the Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO), both interim and permanent. The procurement, classified under the industry category "Recruitment services" (CPV code: 79600000), was conducted through a direct award method. The contract is valued at £35,833 GBP and covers the period from 25 October 2024 to 25 October 2025, with services to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The key date for the award was 24 October 2024, and the contract was published on 11 February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who are qualified to provide specialised recruitment services. The procurement process aims to attract proficient firms capable of supplying high-quality recruitment services to fill critical roles such as the CDTO. Businesses operating within the recruitment sector, especially those with a track record of successfully placing senior-level positions, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The completed award was given to GatenbySanderson Limited, indicating a preference for service providers with expertise and reliability in recruitment services.

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Notice Title

S010/24 - Recruitment Services for CDTO

Notice Description

Recruitment services for the interim and permanent CDTO role.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6d9c536-9908-4bb9-bf35-31b9956e24e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544be20f-dc75-4371-8f33-00acbd662872
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£35,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,833 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2025 1-2 years
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
Stephanie Lai
Contact Email
stephanie.lai@ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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