---
title: "Executive Recruitment Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67f49ebf-2984-41e0-b72c-f4ae8dd0538e"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67f49ebf-2984-41e0-b72c-f4ae8dd0538e"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67f49ebf-2984-41e0-b72c-f4ae8dd0538e.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67f49ebf-2984-41e0-b72c-f4ae8dd0538e.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
published: "2021-04-07"
---

# Executive Recruitment Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67f49ebf-2984-41e0-b72c-f4ae8dd0538e

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67f49ebf-2984-41e0-b72c-f4ae8dd0538e)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67f49ebf-2984-41e0-b72c-f4ae8dd0538e.json)

## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport is seeking Executive Recruitment Services for the appointment of a new Information Commissioner, whose term ends in July 2021. This procurement process is classified under the CPV category of Recruitment services and has been initiated through a selective procurement method via a mini-competition from the CCS Framework RM6002 Lot 7. The tender period concluded on 3rd February 2021, and the contract, with a value of £25,000, spans from 8th February to 31st March 2021, with delivery addresses in London, SW1A 2BQ.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in recruitment services. Businesses with the expertise to conduct executive search processes and attract high-calibre candidates would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could lead to valuable contracts and enhance the firm's portfolio in the public sector recruitment space.

## Notice

The Government needs to appoint a new Information Commissioner (IC) by July 2021, when the current IC's term ends. We are looking for Executive Recruitment /Headhunter services to support this international campaign to attract a world class candidate with the skills required for this role. DCMS is procuring this service through CCS Framework RM6002 Lot 7 by running a mini-competition process with framework suppliers for that Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f38df35-efec-4b56-94db-5aa9893c609a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,100 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f38df35-efec-4b56-94db-5aa9893c609a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f38df35-efec-4b56-94db-5aa9893c609a
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67f49ebf-2984-41e0-b72c-f4ae8dd0538e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67f49ebf-2984-41e0-b72c-f4ae8dd0538e.json.