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title: "Supply of Executive Search for Defra SCS Position: Chief Digital Officer, PB2"
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# Supply of Executive Search for Defra SCS Position: Chief Digital Officer, PB2

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d3c6476-3cab-430a-9898-7a8236e85179

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) seeking to appoint a Chief Digital Officer (SCS Pay Band 2) through a limited tender process. This key position is aimed at driving digital transformation within Defra and enhancing its services for the public. The tender period ended on 16 December 2016, with the contract awarded at a value of £22,500 on 16 January 2017. The contract period is set from 16 January 2017 to 30 June 2017, with delivery addresses encompassing locations within the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in digital transformation and information technology. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete. This positions them to not only expand their service offerings but also to engage in a transformative project with a major governmental department, thereby enhancing their visibility and portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Defra ICT has a requirement to recruit a new Chief Digital Officer (SCS Pay Band 2) to replace the interim post holder, who will leave at the end of March 2017. This is a key business critical role that has a major influence on our large-scale programme of change that will radically improve how Defra operates and interacts with businesses and citizens. The post holder will drive transformation by challenging the status quo and modernising Defra's service offering. The role sits within the Digital, Data and Technology Services Directorate and will report direct to the Chief Technology Officer Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9f9140-1eeb-4a98-bdec-2fac44d3f013 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,500 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | BURNS SHEEHAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2017 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9f9140-1eeb-4a98-bdec-2fac44d3f013

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9f9140-1eeb-4a98-bdec-2fac44d3f013
  28th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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