Award

Director General, Defence Medical Services

CABINET OFFICE

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Award

05 Dec 2025 at 09:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Cabinet Office for the role of Director General, Defence Medical Services, is classified under recruitment services with a CPV code of 79600000. The contract, valued at £61,750, was awarded to RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES LTD and involves executive search and selection services. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 30th November 2026. The location for service delivery is specified as the United Kingdom, and the process reached the Award stage on 5th December 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of executive search and selection. While large-scale enterprises like RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES LTD currently hold the contract, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from similar procurement opportunities within the framework agreements. Given the Cabinet Office's role as the contracting authority, firms with expertise or interest in governmental executive positions would be well-suited to compete for future contracts. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their portfolio across the UK might find this sector lucrative and strategically aligned with their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Director General, Defence Medical Services

Notice Description

Executive search and selection

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecc4638a-a1a3-4630-a76e-1a5b17ad691c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10dcc6c-95f8-4c6e-8daf-4b5006e68504
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
Large

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
£61,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialpeoplecategory@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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