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title: "CS21460 Procurement of recruitment solutions"
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# CS21460 Procurement of recruitment solutions

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d0bb30d-82a4-4022-93ca-b6f399c04555

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CS21460 Procurement of recruitment solutions" has been initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. This award notice, as part of the selective procurement method, signifies that GatenbySanderson Limited has been selected as the supplier to provide executive search services to find up to three Non-Executive Board Members. The contract value is £57,000 and is set to commence from 9th December 2021, concluding on 1st December 2023. The relevant industry category falls under recruitment services, and the procurement process was concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Framework RM6002, specifically targeting Digital, Data and Technology roles.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment solutions, particularly those experienced in securing high-calibre candidates for senior roles in public sector finance and board governance. Companies with expertise in attracting diverse candidates, especially those with backgrounds in audit, risk assurance, health, safety, and human resources, would be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities arising from this procurement. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector recruitment may find this a particularly favorable environment for growth, considering the competitive nature of this sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under CCS Framework RM6002 Permanent Recruitment Solutions Lot 6 Executive Search - Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy are seeking to procure an Executive Search firm to find up to 3 Non-Executive Board Members ("NEDs") to replace the incumbents, whose terms are ending in July 2022 and July 2023. Anticipated need for NEDs with particular experience of audit and risk assurance, public sector finance, health, safety and security, human resources, as well as relevant technical and Board skills, means that we are likely to be competing for candidates alongside other high priority organisations in the private and public sectors. A search partner with extensive expertise of marketing NED roles to attract a high-quality pool of diverse candidates is essential in filling these important positions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13763708-2fa1-453c-b524-1dd6fb82a51d |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13763708-2fa1-453c-b524-1dd6fb82a51d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13763708-2fa1-453c-b524-1dd6fb82a51d
  16th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6325e0b1-625a-47a1-b10e-c4fd84221623

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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