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DG Digital Foundations - DSIT

CABINET OFFICE

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Cabinet Office located at 70 Whitehall, London, was focused on the "DG Digital Foundations - DSIT" initiative. This contract falls within the recruitment services category (CPV: 79600000), important for executive search and selection. It was carried out under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was concluded with an award on 27th January 2026 and a contract period starting from 5th February 2026 to 4th February 2027. Services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the tender valued at £40,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly those adept in high-level executive searches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially advantageous, considering its suitability for smaller entities. Collaborating with a prominent organisation like the Cabinet Office can help firms enhance their reputation and operational footprint within the public sector, catalysing further growth and potential contract awards in the future.

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Notice Title

DG Digital Foundations - DSIT

Notice Description

Executive search and selection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9aa23c-56f8-4a51-8328-75419dfe8c45
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialpeoplecategory@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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

IRG ADVISORS LLP (ODGERS BERNDTSON

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