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title: "Recruitment of Director of Comms 2026"
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# Recruitment of Director of Comms 2026

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62f5d49b-6cd5-40f7-a3f2-18b1bec7e147

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## Summary

The Home Office has recently completed the recruitment procurement process titled "Recruitment of Director of Comms 2026", aimed at acquiring recruitment services for a Director of Communications role. This project falls under the services category with a CPV classification of 79600000. The process involved a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 23 June 2026, with the contract period starting from 24 June 2026 to 31 December 2026. The process was designed to serve various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £37,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in executive recruitment services, particularly those experienced in high-level public sector appointments. While the procurement was not specifically tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale recruitment firms would find it advantageous to engage with such high-profile opportunities provided by prominent buyers like the Home Office. Engaging in this process not only offers substantial business growth through increased visibility and credibility but also aligns firms with potential future projects within a similar procurement framework.

## Notice

Provision of executive search and recruitment of Director of Communications role

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e053e446-0145-41b6-adab-1024cd0ebc6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 BAMPFYLDE HEVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e053e446-0145-41b6-adab-1024cd0ebc6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e053e446-0145-41b6-adab-1024cd0ebc6d
  6th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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