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title: "General Counsel Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47f7d7e3-c450-4d77-bf6e-42d99811380e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE"
published: "2025-01-24"
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# General Counsel Recruitment

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47f7d7e3-c450-4d77-bf6e-42d99811380e

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed the procurement process for the "General Counsel Recruitment" project under the category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). The procurement was carried out using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement (CCS RM6290). With a contract value of £46,000, the service delivery will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 17 December 2024, with the contract commencing on 18 December 2024 and ending on 17 April 2025. The successful supplier, IRG Advisors LLP trading as Odgers Berndtson, was awarded the contract and the details were published on 24 January 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to secure high-value contracts through framework agreements, boosting their growth and reputation. The project is well-suited for firms specialising in legal recruitment services, offering them a chance to demonstrate their expertise and gain a foothold in government-related contracts. The ICO's rigorous procurement standards ensure that qualified and competitive SMEs have a fair chance to compete and succeed in such tenders.

## Notice

Support to recruit General Counsel Role Call Off CCS RM6290

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d799569-c771-4c7c-b79a-bcaaf15c24b9 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 17 Apr 2025 |
| 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 | INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE |
| Locality | WILMSLOW |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK9 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRG ADVISORS LLP TRADING AS ODGERS BERNDTSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 13:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d799569-c771-4c7c-b79a-bcaaf15c24b9
- 24 Jan 2025 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d799569-c771-4c7c-b79a-bcaaf15c24b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d799569-c771-4c7c-b79a-bcaaf15c24b9
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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