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title: "Executive Search for Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer"
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# Executive Search for Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53d5c402-8edb-4931-bff5-f1d8cffc752f

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process to appoint an Executive Search firm for the position of Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer. The contract, valued at £16,000, falls under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV code 79600000) and spans from 7th March 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement method was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The geographical location for the delivery is Milton Keynes, with the postal code MK11 9NQ. The tender stage has progressed to award, with the awarding date published on 17th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, especially those targeting leadership roles in the digital and information sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly advantageous, given the suitability criteria specified by the FCDO. The contract has been awarded to Allen Lane, indicating that large-scale suppliers also possess competitive potential in this procurement space. Engaging in such tenders could bolster business credibility and pave the way for future contracts within the governmental and public sectors.

## Notice

Executive Search for FCDO Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb7d235-fab0-4fc5-9e70-ad46d19790c4 |
| 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 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK11 9NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Bradwell |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN LANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb7d235-fab0-4fc5-9e70-ad46d19790c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb7d235-fab0-4fc5-9e70-ad46d19790c4
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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