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DHSC: Recruitment services for DHSC non-executive appointments 2025 - 2027

DHSC, LONDON

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24 Nov 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "DHSC: Recruitment services for DHSC non-executive appointments 2025 - 2027" has been completed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), based in London. This tender, under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), involves the provision of recruitment support services for non-executive appointments to various DHSC Arm's Length Bodies and Committees. The contract was awarded on the 13th of November 2025 to IRG Advisors LLP T/A Odgers; Berwick Partners, and it is valued at £81,694. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The services are to be delivered at DHSC's address in London, with the contract period spanning from 13th November 2025 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those adept at staffing for executive and board-level roles in the public sector. While the procurement was a direct appointment, businesses that focus on providing high-quality recruitment processes could benefit from similar future opportunities by enhancing their visibility and establishing relationships within government departments. Larger recruitment firms like IRG Advisors LLP, which have a track record in large-scale and strategic appointments, are well-suited for competitions in this space as they offer expertise tailored to the needs of public health bodies. Engaging with such tenders can help businesses expand their portfolio and reputation within the public sector recruitment industry.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Recruitment services for DHSC non-executive appointments 2025 - 2027

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is responsible for making non-executive, public appointments to the boards of a range of DHSC's Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs) and Committees. This contract provides recruitment support services for appointments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc43314b-5ca5-4483-bd77-379f36db5d7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c75ab5-3789-4440-972f-b858882afede
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£81,694 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,694 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
DHSC, LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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 T/A ODGERS; BERWICK PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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