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title: "PR2261 - Recruitment Services for Permanent AD, Data, Digital & Transformation"
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buyer: "PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN"
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# PR2261 - Recruitment Services for Permanent AD, Data, Digital & Transformation

Buyer: PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-301817cf-d2f0-40ee-a7eb-107b11c81a64

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) sought recruitment services for the role of Assistant Director in Data, Digital & Transformation. This contract, classified under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), pertains to a regional location in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to GatenbySanderson Ltd on 14 July 2025. The contractual period commenced on 16 July 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, with a total contract value of £23,400 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in recruitment services, especially those with expertise in data, digital, and transformation sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer specialised skills in these areas would be particularly well-suited to such opportunities, similar to GatenbySanderson Ltd, which qualified for this award. Engaging in this public procurement contract allows businesses to leverage their capabilities in a high-demand sector and enhance their portfolios by aligning with established public sector organisations like the PHSO.

## Notice

Recruitment services for the permanent role of Assistant Director, Data, Digital & Transformation for PHSO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f4219a-6731-4c5b-a4be-832140a3c982 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,400 |
| 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 | PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f4219a-6731-4c5b-a4be-832140a3c982

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f4219a-6731-4c5b-a4be-832140a3c982
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ombudsman.org.uk

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