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Permanent Data Protection Officer Recruitment

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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30 Dec 2025 at 17:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Permanent Data Protection Officer Recruitment," falls under the services industry category, specifically recruitment services. This procurement has reached the Award stage as of 30th December 2025. The procurement method employed was direct, being below the threshold, and executed without competition. Relevant contract activity started on 18th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 17th November 2026. The main point of contact is through Procurement@fscs.org.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in niche recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in data protection officer placements. SMEs like Sapphire Partners Limited, which successfully secured the contract, would find themselves well-suited to meet the demands specified. This opportunity allows businesses to expand their service offerings within the public sector and establish long-term relationships with key government entities, fostering growth and enhancing their market reputation.

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Notice Title

Permanent Data Protection Officer Recruitment

Notice Description

FSCS requires an specialist (Niche) agency to undertake search and selectioon services to appoint a permanent Data Protection Officer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086511-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@fscs.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7QU
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Portsoken
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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