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Recruitment Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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12 Mar 2026 at 18:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has commenced a public procurement process titled "Recruitment Support," aimed at securing retained search recruitment services for their 'Head of Data Strategy & Implementation' position. The industry category involved is recruitment services, identified by the CPV code 79600000. Located in London, the contracting authority is a central government public authority. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract award was given to Saxton Bampfylde Hever Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. Key dates of interest include the contract start on 10 January 2026, with it set to conclude on 9 January 2027. The tender was conducted through a method noted as "Below threshold - unknown," indicative of the specific procurement regulations applied.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for companies providing high-level recruitment services, particularly those capable of fulfilling executive search demands. Enterprises proficient in data strategy and implementation roles, especially larger firms with the capability to manage strategic recruitment for significant positions, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The involvement of a prestigious client such as the Bank of England could enhance a supplier's reputation and provide further opportunities in the public sector, allowing for expanded business networks and potential future engagements. The active status of the award provides the supplier Saxton Bampfylde Hever Limited a prominent role in contributing to the Bank of England’s strategic objectives over the next year.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Support

Notice Description

Supply of retained search recruitment service for the position of 'Head of Data Strategy & Implementation'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066908
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022603-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£29,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2027 6-12 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
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
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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