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Recruitment of SCS1 AI Assurance lead for CAIO

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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05 Aug 2026 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by H M Revenue & Customs, involves the recruitment of a Senior Civil Service (SCS1) AI Assurance lead for the Central Agency Investment Organisation (CAIO). This procurement falls under the "recruitment services" industry category with CPV code 79600000 and is based in the United Kingdom. The process follows a call-off from a framework agreement and uses a selective procurement method. The tender was completed with the contract being awarded on 5th August 2026, with the contract term extending from 5th August 2026 to 5th February 2027. The total contract value is £22,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the recruitment services industry, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as these are deemed suitable entities for this contract. Successful businesses in this field could leverage such a contract to enhance their portfolio, gain government sector experience, and establish long-term relationships with a notable public entity like H M Revenue & Customs. Global Resourcing Limited, an SME, secured the contract, showcasing the potential for similar-sized companies to effectively compete and succeed in such selective procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment of SCS1 AI Assurance lead for CAIO

Notice Description

Recruitment services for Recruitment of SCS1 AI Assurance lead for CAIO. Contract terms 6 months. Total contract value PS22,000 ex VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc7a1c8-4949-4cbe-9ac0-71cd7ccb4d3b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
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
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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