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title: "Executive Search for a Director General Chief Operating Officer (DG COO)"
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# Executive Search for a Director General Chief Operating Officer (DG COO)

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d5cf492-3a1d-421d-9d7b-0c7425f0c550

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department (GLD) has completed a procurement process for executive search services to fill the role of Director General Chief Operating Officer (DG COO). This contract, classified under CPV code 79600000 for recruitment services, focuses on the London region in the United Kingdom. The process utilised a limited procurement method through competitive quotation, suitable for contracts below the threshold. The tender period ended on 11th August 2023, and the contract duration is from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2024, with a total value of £37,000 GBP. The contracting stage has reached completion as of the award update date 25th February 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in executive search and recruitment services. GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, a recognised SME, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to secure future contracts with government departments. This procurement process demonstrates the Government Legal Department's commitment to engaging SMEs in its procurement activities, thereby fostering business growth within the recruitment services sector. Businesses with expertise in providing executive search services are well-placed to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Executive search for a Director General Chief Operating Officer (DG COO) role.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e58a649-726e-46c6-9759-440c6e2ff255 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 10:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e58a649-726e-46c6-9759-440c6e2ff255
- 29 Oct 2024 at 12:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e58a649-726e-46c6-9759-440c6e2ff255

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e58a649-726e-46c6-9759-440c6e2ff255
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2dff365-b696-4dc8-b2f9-7d61a0fbb24e

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