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Cabinet Office Director

CABINET OFFICE

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11 Aug 2025 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for the appointment of a Cabinet Office Director, focusing on executive search and selection within the recruitment services industry. The procurement process was conducted under the legal basis of the EU Directive 2014/24, utilizing a limited procurement method via a CCS framework (RM6290). This approach allowed for an award without prior publication of a call for competition, as the procurement fell outside the scope of the directive's application. The key contract, valued at £56,750, was awarded to Russell Reynolds and signed on 1st August 2025. This process, located in London, UK, involved a further competition from a framework for executive recruitment, and though one lot was cancelled, the award remains active.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses specializing in executive recruitment services, particularly those experienced in framework agreements and providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Companies with expertise in managing tailored recruitment processes for national government agencies could benefit greatly from similar future opportunities. Large-scale recruitment firms and those skilled in navigating complex procurement frameworks will find this contract highly relevant to their capabilities and growth strategies. With a 90/10 quality/price award criterion, businesses adept at balancing quality service delivery with competitive pricing are well-positioned to succeed in such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Cabinet Office Director

Notice Description

Executive search and selection

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further competition from a framework for the provision of executive search and selection

Procurement Information

Procurement via a CCS framework (RM6290) which is still operating under PCR15 regulations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047501-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialpeoplecategory@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RUSSELL REYNOLDS

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