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title: "Chief Scientific Adviser - DESNZ"
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buyer: "CABINET OFFICE"
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# Chief Scientific Adviser - DESNZ

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42192f2c-7ea1-4782-9361-288bb79da168

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of executive search and selection agencies for senior civil service roles, specifically the position of Chief Scientific Adviser at DESNZ. The procurement falls under the classification of recruitment services within the services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 4th April 2025, and the contract period spans from 11th April 2025 to 10th April 2026. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award notice was published on 17th April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment. The Cabinet Office's reliance on selective procurement via a framework agreement indicates a preference for established agencies with proven capabilities. The contract, valued at £37,000, is suitable for SMEs, targeting businesses that have the agility and expertise to meet high-level recruitment standards for senior government roles. The successful bidder, Saxton Bampflyde, exemplifies the type of large-scale, proficient supplier that fits this procurement process.

## Notice

Provision of executive search and selection agencies for senior civil service roles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5366ff-8a6e-4f9a-981a-1f470512567d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| 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 | SAXTON BAMPFLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5366ff-8a6e-4f9a-981a-1f470512567d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5366ff-8a6e-4f9a-981a-1f470512567d
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff7b03a6-b722-407b-9737-d18e73ef89c2

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