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title: "Executive Search Service for a Director of Legal Operations"
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# Executive Search Service for a Director of Legal Operations

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b7d543e-b55d-468c-a986-8ed6898d7aa2

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process for an Executive Search Service to find a Director of Legal Operations. This tender, classified under the legal services industry category (CPV: 79100000), was carried out using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covered services to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 29th July 2024 to 28th July 2025. Daniel Paton from the Government Legal Department served as the main contact point, and the awarded supplier is GatenbySanderson Ltd, an SME based in London. The total contract value is £28,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs in the legal services sector, particularly those with experience in executive search services. GatenbySanderson Ltd's successful bid highlights the importance of having specialised capabilities to meet the specific requirements of high-level legal operations roles. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in executive search, particularly for high-ranking positions within governmental or corporate legal departments, are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. This tender underscores the potential for business growth through providing niche, high-value professional services to governmental bodies.

## Notice

Executive Search Service for a Director of Legal Operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bd8921-77f2-41d6-aa4d-c681733f38bb |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| 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 | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 08:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bd8921-77f2-41d6-aa4d-c681733f38bb
- 22 Aug 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bd8921-77f2-41d6-aa4d-c681733f38bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bd8921-77f2-41d6-aa4d-c681733f38bb
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e1c0844-d289-4494-9311-db23342cfc75
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/109d93a6-3db0-4534-9522-c730dcb2b954

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