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title: "Permanent Secretary - DfT"
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# Permanent Secretary - DfT

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ebe2344-a6b1-425a-a2c7-1bc268f8841a

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has completed a selective procurement process for the "Permanent Secretary - DfT" contract, focusing on recruiting services for the role of Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport, part of the broader Recruitment services industry. This contract was a call-off from a framework agreement and had a tender period concluding on 14 April 2025. The contract, awarded to Saxton Bampflyde, began on 16 April 2025 and will run until 16 October 2025, with a value of £40,000. The entire process, aimed at enhancing executive search capabilities, was situated within the United Kingdom, and is characterised by a structured and strategic approach to meeting the needs of a significant governmental role.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in executive search, to explore future government contracts. While the current contract has been awarded to Saxton Bampflyde, the suitability criteria specifically included provisions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which highlights opportunities for firms of this scale to engage in similar tenders. The structured nature of the framework agreement and the focus on executive-level recruitment provide a pathway for businesses with expertise in high-level placements to leverage their capabilities and potentially partake in future government procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of executive search for DfT Permanent Secretary Role.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b4f0d5-1ea8-49c5-947a-c230285d176e |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2025 - 16 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | SAXTON BAMPFLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b4f0d5-1ea8-49c5-947a-c230285d176e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b4f0d5-1ea8-49c5-947a-c230285d176e
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc9ba898-b358-4ea7-9f12-9b2c615d5a3f

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