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title: "PS549"
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# PS549

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65a6b755-fee9-46bc-8899-55c48a209e0e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the recruitment process for three executive roles in the Service Delivery Directorate under the tender title PS549. This contract, addressing IT software development services, specifically aims to lead the Crypto & Defensive Cyber, Fixed Connectivity, and Mission Intelligence & Exploitation teams. The tender's procurement method was selective, carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement. With a contract value of £64,449.99 GBP, the awarded contract commenced on 2 April 2025 and will conclude on 10 June 2025, with primary delivery in Leeds (postal code LS1 2HL).

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment, particularly those with expertise in placing high-level service executives. Gatenby Sanderson Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was the appointed supplier for this contract, reflecting that SMEs are well positioned to compete in these tenders. The contract demands niche skills in IT software development services, steering growth potential for businesses with strong capabilities in cyber defence, connectivity solutions, and intelligence exploitation. This tender underscores the importance of executive search in adequately fulfilling complex and critical roles within defence digital programmes and services.

## Notice

The Service Delivery Directorate has a requirement to recruit 3 X SCS1 Service Executives to lead the Crypto & Defensive Cyber (C&DC), Fixed Connectivity (FXD CONN) and Mission Intelligence & Exploitation (MIX) Teams. These roles are critical to the delivery of Defence Digital Programmes and Services. The niche skillsets involved with each role requires executive search assistance to attract and recruit the appropriate SQEP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b175962-f331-4ea7-914a-3581dfc0980e |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 10 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,449 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,449 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| 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 | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b175962-f331-4ea7-914a-3581dfc0980e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b175962-f331-4ea7-914a-3581dfc0980e
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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