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title: "Executive Search Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3422540a-c1c4-4258-a9f1-a1f493a089fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Executive Search Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3422540a-c1c4-4258-a9f1-a1f493a089fa

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Executive Search Support" was conducted by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in England. The tender, classified under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, aimed to identify a supplier capable of generating a diverse longlist of candidates for the role of Non-Executive Chair for the Gambling Commission. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Gatenby Sanderson Limited on 5 January 2026. The contract period commenced on 8 December 2025 and will conclude on 27 February 2026, with the service valued at £16,500.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or have considerable capabilities in identifying diverse candidate pools are particularly well-suited to compete for such contract opportunities. The procurement showcases the potential for businesses to collaborate with governmental departments like DCMS, providing avenues to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide a search only process, identifying and approaching candidates to generate a strong and diverse longlist which meets the essential criteria for the role of Non Executive Chair for the Gambling Commission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9f9401-a377-48ac-8d0c-6ac3b32ab86f |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## 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

- 26 Jan 2026 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9f9401-a377-48ac-8d0c-6ac3b32ab86f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9f9401-a377-48ac-8d0c-6ac3b32ab86f
  26th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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