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Deputy Director Physical Security Search

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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03 Feb 2026 at 09:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, involves the provision of executive search services to find a Deputy Director of Physical Security Services. The buyer, based in London, represents a central government public authority. The contract, which was completed through a direct procurement method without competition, falls under the services category and adheres to the legal framework specified by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement stage has progressed to the award and contract phase, with a contract period from 19 January 2026 to 17 July 2026 and a gross value of £25,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of providing executive search solutions. Given the nature of the procurement as a direct award, large-scale recruitment firms, such as ENTLES SEARCH LIMITED, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, allowing them to leverage their expertise in high-level appointments within the public sector. The successful execution of such a contract underscores the potential for further government partnerships and expanded service offerings in the recruitment service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deputy Director Physical Security Search

Notice Description

Executive Search for a Deputy Director of Physical Security Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009276-2026
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
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
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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

ENTELES SEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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