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title: "CSP25341 - Corporate Contract DSIT/DESNZ Executive Search Non-Executive and Public Appointments"
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# CSP25341 - Corporate Contract DSIT/DESNZ Executive Search Non-Executive and Public Appointments

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f618aaf-746f-443a-a133-940bd8a09a46

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by DSIT involves the provision of executive search, non-executive, and public appointment recruitment services under the title "CSP25341 - Corporate Contract DSIT/DESNZ Executive Search Non-Executive and Public Appointments." Classified under CPV code 79600000, the industry category is recruitment services. This procurement is a concluded award, following a mini competition under Lot 3 of the RM6290 framework agreement, and provides full UK coverage including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement with a contract period from 25th March 2026 to 24th March 2028. The award notice was published on 21st April 2026.

This tender opportunity represents a significant chance for businesses specialising in recruitment services to expand their reach and clientele by engaging with DSIT's requirement to attract and retain skilled talent. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement's emphasis on modern and evidence-based recruitment practices along with the management of senior-level external recruitment panels. With the ability to flexibly adapt to changing government priorities, potential suppliers can leverage their agility and networking capabilities to deliver diverse talent pipelines across announced locations in the UK and internationally.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6290 - Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services under LOT 3 This Call-off contract shall provide full UK coverage of recruitment Services The Supplier will support the Buyer to: - ensure that it attracts, develops and retains talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, by using modern recruitment practices and evidence-based decisions to identify, attract and select the most skilled and talented people. - The Supplier shall work with the Buyer, as locations are announced, to understand the area demographics and seek out new outreach and network opportunities to ensure a pipeline of appropriate skills and diverse talent in those areas. - provide assurance that candidates are selected on merit and on the basis of fair and open competition; - manage selection panels for external recruitment at senior levels. - The Supplier is required to work with and support the Buyer on all elements of its recruitment needs and ensure that the Services provided can flex to meet any new and changing government priorities throughout the term of the Call-off contract. - The Supplier shall take reasonable steps to ensure at all times during the Call-off contract period that there are sufficient resources and personnel available to support Buyer requirements, including during any peaks in demand. - The Supplier shall provide comprehensive, robust and timely Management Information (MI), data reports and insights

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259de018-816c-4c78-8bcd-04c09090fb35 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,950,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON; SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259de018-816c-4c78-8bcd-04c09090fb35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/259de018-816c-4c78-8bcd-04c09090fb35
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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