Award

Lot 1 Executive Search Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 & Equivalents

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

01 May 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, focused on sourcing executive search services for Grade 6, SCS1, and SCS2 levels, has reached the award stage. This tender is classified under executive services (CPV code: 75111100) and involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covers services deliverable across various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The contract started on 29th April 2026 and will end on 30th May 2027, with the award taking place on 1st May 2026. Saxton was selected as the supplier for this contract, valued at £55,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the executive search service sector to engage with a key government department. Opportunities for growth arise from fulfilling high-level recruitment needs across diverse geographical areas including multiple regions within the UK and overseas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find aligning with this tender particularly advantageous, considering the framework's suitability criteria. Additionally, this procurement process underscores the importance of possessing a robust framework agreement to secure selective tender opportunities such as this one.

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Notice Title

Lot 1 Executive Search Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 & Equivalents

Notice Description

Lot 1 Executive Search Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 & Equivalents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffe5ce9b-1bc6-4698-ac52-e99b3f065b39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7b885d-2140-4c64-a38a-15ebcdb633da
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75111100 - Executive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 30 May 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

SAXTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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