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title: "Department of Business and Transport Permanent Secretary"
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# Department of Business and Transport Permanent Secretary

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a6b46ed-84d6-4d89-876a-65cd146c2322

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office conducted a procurement process titled "Department of Business and Transport Permanent Secretary", focusing on executive search and selection within the recruitment services industry. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. This process, classified under CPV code 79600000, was conducted in the United Kingdom with the contract intended to last from 9th April 2026 to 8th April 2027. The contracting stage reached completion with Korn Ferry awarded the contract on 9th April 2026, as announced on 14th April 2026. The contract, valued at £75,000, offered opportunities particularly suited to SMEs, with no VCSE suitability noted.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the executive recruitment sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to enhance their service offerings and expand their client base through governmental contracts. The business scope is ideally suited for companies experienced in providing high-level recruitment services in a structured procurement framework. Engaging in such contracts can bolster an organisation’s portfolio and reputation within the public sector, placing them in a favourable position for future bidding opportunities.

## Notice

Executive search and selection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2566cae4-729a-463f-80e6-32b392a5148f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KORN FERRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2566cae4-729a-463f-80e6-32b392a5148f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2566cae4-729a-463f-80e6-32b392a5148f
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a3b6bc6-7422-4463-b81f-ebde2971ec55

## Provenance

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