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title: "NED Executive Requirement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-675342c1-94e5-4447-bb84-531d4127c68e"
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buyer: "DSIT"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# NED Executive Requirement

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-675342c1-94e5-4447-bb84-531d4127c68e

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## Summary

The contracting authority, DSIT, based in London, England, has completed the procurement process for the "NED Executive Requirement," involving the provision of executive search recruitment services. This procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services and was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage on 15th January 2026 and was officially published on 5th February 2026. The contract, valued at £57,600, will run from 15th January 2026 to 14th January 2027, covering locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The process was designed to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms providing specialised recruitment services. Companies with a strong track record in executive search and recruitment could stand to benefit from securing such contracts, particularly those able to operate across multiple regions as specified. The project can serve as a significant portfolio booster, not only for large organisations but also for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to expand their client base. The awarded supplier for this tender is Gatenby Sanderson, a large-scale organisation known for its expertise in executive recruitment.

## Notice

Provision of Executive Search Recruitment Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3cdf944-5d81-43c4-a76d-d5bf02473c22 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,600 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HA |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3cdf944-5d81-43c4-a76d-d5bf02473c22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3cdf944-5d81-43c4-a76d-d5bf02473c22
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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