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DESNZ Executive Search Services

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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25 Jun 2025 at 22:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DESNZ Executive Search Services" was conducted by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This process falls under the recruitment services category, with a CPV code of 79600000, indicating a focus on executive search services for senior role recruitment. This contract covers geographical locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and more. The process used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. It has progressed to the award stage, with the contract period running from 3 June 2025 to 1 June 2026. The procurement was valued at £81,500, and the contract was awarded to GatenbySanderson Limited on 3 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those specialising in executive search. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly suitable given the stated suitability criteria, although the winning supplier, GatenbySanderson Limited, is a large-scale firm. The comprehensive geographical scope and sector focus offer businesses a chance to expand their portfolio in governmental recruitment, with potential benefits from collaboration with a notable governmental body like DSIT and DESNZ. Companies with a strong track record in executive recruitment in the public sector will be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

DESNZ Executive Search Services

Notice Description

Buyer Contract under LVPS DESNZ Executive Search Services Executive search services for recruitment of senior roles for the Department

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff96bc48-4ead-4c81-9a2c-a16bf100a119
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c37ff91-c8c4-49be-b3bc-0d0819e079a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£81,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateservicescommercial@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BD
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

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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