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title: "CSP25642 - Recruitment of 1x SCS2 Director"
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# CSP25642 - Recruitment of 1x SCS2 Director

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-008ca5dc-ed4b-4918-8330-e4f434136227

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located at Polaris House, Swindon, has finalised an award for the procurement process related to the recruitment of a Director of Business Transformation for its Integrated Corporate Services department. The tender, titled "CSP25642 - Recruitment of 1x SCS2 Director," falls under the "Recruitment services" industry category. This procurement process, marked as complete, used a direct award via the RM6237 - Low Value Purchasing System (LVPS) Framework and commenced from 7th January 2026, concluding by 31st December 2027. The selective procurement method was employed, allowing for a tailored approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award being officially published on 12th January 2026.

This tender offers a distinct opportunity primarily suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services. Given the specific nature of the role, companies with expertise in executive recruitment, particularly those experienced in public sector appointments, would find this tender an advantageous prospect to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in elite talent acquisition. Gatenby Sanderson Limited, a recognised SME in this field, was awarded this contract, serving as a testament to the opportunities available for similarly profiled organisations with the requisite expertise and credentials to compete effectively within the UK and European markets.

## Notice

***Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** This procurement was awarded following a Direct Award exercise via the RM6237 - Low Value Purchasing System (LVPS) Framework. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero required a service contract to appoint a Director of Business Transformation for their Integrated Corporate Services department on a fixed 2-year contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc47144-18f3-4f40-a026-739deeed03fd |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc47144-18f3-4f40-a026-739deeed03fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc47144-18f3-4f40-a026-739deeed03fd
  12th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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