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Executive Search for a Director for Trade

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed a procurement process titled "Executive Search for a Director for Trade" under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded to GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, an SME, through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, based in London, United Kingdom, involved tender submissions ending on 28th August 2023, with the contract period running from 20th September 2023 to 19th September 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in executive search and recruitment services, particularly SMEs with experience in high-level governmental placements. The structured framework agreement approach ensures a streamlined procurement process, making it suitable for SMEs to compete effectively. Businesses aiming to build strong relationships with government bodies and enhance their standing in the public sector recruitment market would find such opportunities highly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Executive Search for a Director for Trade

Notice Description

Executive search for a Director for Trade (DfT) role.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e78ceb18-6996-4fef-b1c7-633069d64771
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbc8528-5da0-4638-ba63-ef38bd5648bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2023 - 19 Sep 2024 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Daniel Paton
Contact Email
daniel.paton@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07561 807 675

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

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