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title: "Recruitment of the Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO)"
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# Recruitment of the Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO)

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3908a3b2-6b35-4c4d-b62c-8d305f26171e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cabinet Office seeking to recruit a Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) through a selective tendering method from the RM6002 Permanent Recruitment Framework. The contract, valued at £55,000, commenced on 24 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 23 January 2023. The opportunity is classified under business services, specifically in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with delivery locations spanning the North West, London, and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 10 January 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in recruitment and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in senior governmental appointments. Firms that specialise in digital leadership and strategy, as well as those with established networks and experience working within the public sector, would be well-positioned to compete. By participating in such contracts, businesses can leverage their capabilities to foster growth and enhance their presence in the market.

## Notice

Recruitment of the Government Chief Digital Officer, from Lot 6 of the RM6002 (Permanent Recruitment) Framework. The vacancy involves leading on DDAT for Her Majesty's Government (HMG).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88f65be-7511-4bc0-8b84-d3a35fa3a89d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 23 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES |

## 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

- 10 Mar 2022 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88f65be-7511-4bc0-8b84-d3a35fa3a89d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88f65be-7511-4bc0-8b84-d3a35fa3a89d
  10th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bac3deda-a296-402f-9217-cc1919b68ffd

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