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title: "Recruitment of a Chief Scientific Adviser for DHSC"
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# Recruitment of a Chief Scientific Adviser for DHSC

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a94fc60-a36f-49b5-a78e-f22b553754db

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## Summary

The procurement process for the recruitment of a Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is complete, as managed by the Crown Commercial Service based in Liverpool, England. This project falls within the business services sector, specifically under the classification of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract period commenced on 9 November 2020 and extends until 31 March 2021. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, with the tender period closing on 8 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and recruitment services. Companies that have expertise in providing strategic advisory services and a strong track record in recruitment processes would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Given the focus on specialised recruitment, businesses with experience in health services or public sector consultancy should consider engaging in this area to leverage potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

Recruitment of a Chief Scientific Adviser for DHSC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87771027-79ca-4762-b424-1f73c12e99b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 13:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87771027-79ca-4762-b424-1f73c12e99b9
- 4 Dec 2020 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87771027-79ca-4762-b424-1f73c12e99b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87771027-79ca-4762-b424-1f73c12e99b9
  14th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f63844e8-8191-4bfb-a4d5-b733e4989e2a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/53a039fc-ca58-415b-859c-4ff42d74a1a8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c349f409-4204-47a4-8004-dbb2852118fc

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