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title: "Director of the Government Communications Service (SCS4)"
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# Director of the Government Communications Service (SCS4)

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32dcf9c0-645a-43dd-a77d-46c03bf7dc46

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has completed a procurement process for the position of Director of the Government Communications Service (SCS4), involving an executive search for the SCS4 campaign. This procurement, classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process concluded on 22nd May 2025, with the contract awarded to IRG Advisors LLP (Odgers Berndtson) and commencing on 27th May 2025. The contract, valued at £46,000, will last until 26th May 2026, with services to be provided within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was in the award phase as of the latest update on 2nd June 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses adept in providing high-level recruitment services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the Cabinet Office's suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in executive search services and have experience in public sector roles could greatly benefit from similar opportunities. The Cabinet Office's engagement in a framework agreement for executive recruitment underscores a commitment to streamlined and efficient procurement processes, offering future possibilities for firms that can demonstrate capability and reliability in delivering on such contracts.

## Notice

Executive search for SCS4 campaign

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8567b6f-e373-4d10-b258-4becc193c100 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 26 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| 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 | IRG ADVISORS LLP (ODGERS BERNDTSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8567b6f-e373-4d10-b258-4becc193c100

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8567b6f-e373-4d10-b258-4becc193c100
  2nd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1c24b23-9187-463b-a9ce-a0603a25085b

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