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title: "Chief scientific and chief medical officer"
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# Chief scientific and chief medical officer

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d33919a-3c95-4ec7-9082-ae8dddccd5a5

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has completed a procurement process for the "Chief Scientific and Chief Medical Officer" role, focusing on executive search and selection services. This tender falls under the recruitment services category (CPV code 79600000) and takes place in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded with the awarding of the contract to the supplier, Saxton Bampfylde, on 31st March 2026, with the contract period extending to 18th February 2027. The process was initiated as a tender with the main procurement category being services. The total contract value amounts to £70,000.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those equipped to engage in executive search and selection. Due to its selective nature and the utilisation of a framework agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in this field have been deemed particularly suitable. By participating in such tenders, SMEs can bolster their portfolios and enhance their reputation by partnering with high-profile government departments, such as the Cabinet Office, thus potentially leading to further government contract awards and broader business growth.

## Notice

Executive search and selection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bbd837-27ec-48cc-b53f-7c13c979fce1 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 18 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | SAXTON BAMPFYLDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bbd837-27ec-48cc-b53f-7c13c979fce1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bbd837-27ec-48cc-b53f-7c13c979fce1
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02cf4159-8502-4ff3-b05d-93f89ff686b6

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