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title: "2026-051 Recruitment Campaign for Chief Economist"
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# 2026-051 Recruitment Campaign for Chief Economist

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d1c2e28-a66e-4d87-8061-1f6e8eb378a6

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## Summary

This public procurement process led by Ofgem, based in London, involved an open procurement method aimed at recruiting a Chief Economist. The procurement, with the identifier MT237546, is classified under the recruitment services industry (CPV code 79600000). The contract, valued at £52,000, was awarded to Saxton Bampfylde Hever. The procurement process, completed after the award on 22nd May 2026, saw activities ranging from candidate pack design to offer process management. Operating in areas including the United Kingdom and extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally, the contract commenced on 26th May 2026 and will run until 25th May 2027.

This tender creates lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in professional recruitment services, particularly those experienced in high-stakes executive searches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this type of tender particularly appealing due to the open procedure, which encourages broad participation. Companies with the capability to manage comprehensive recruitment campaigns, including candidate engagement and interview processes, will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This procurement strengthens a supplier’s portfolio and visibility within the public sector, offering a platform for business expansion and industry recognition.

## Notice

Ofgem requires the services of a supplier to conduct the following tasks for a Chief Economist role : * Candidate pack design and delivery. * Design attraction campaign. * Manage applications and candidate questions prior to advert closing. * Support open event * Longlist pack * Initial shortlist interviews * Secondary shortlist pack confirmed by the Buyer * Management and delivery of all assessments and staff engagement exercises (as required) * Manage the interview process * Offer process management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca7707f-6765-4adc-ba32-bc6ea653b698 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 25 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,000 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| 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

- 12 Jun 2026 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca7707f-6765-4adc-ba32-bc6ea653b698

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca7707f-6765-4adc-ba32-bc6ea653b698
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN171485
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

## Provenance

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