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title: "GSSxecutive Search - GBE CEO"
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# GSSxecutive Search - GBE CEO

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77a7fa95-ce9a-4b7f-bc4a-cda30eddb188

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## Summary

ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ has concluded the procurement process for the "GSSxecutive Search - GBE CEO" under a mini competition from the RM6290 lot 1 framework. This procurement is in the business services category including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The award notice was published on 12th February 2025 following the successful selection of the supplier, IRG Advisors LLP trading as Odgers Berndtson. The procurement method used is selective via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 39,000, will run from 14th January 2025 to 28th April 2026. Services will be delivered across various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and other business services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Companies with expertise in recruitment and consulting would particularly benefit from competing for similar opportunities. The strategic execution of this contract by a large firm like Odgers Berndtson highlights the competitive advantage for well-established businesses to gain high-profile contracts and expand their portfolios internationally.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6290 lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ea0ff0-f41e-4161-a8b8-1a85a69ac749 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2025 - 28 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| 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 | IRG ADVISORS LLP TRADING AS ODGERS BERNDTSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 17:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ea0ff0-f41e-4161-a8b8-1a85a69ac749

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ea0ff0-f41e-4161-a8b8-1a85a69ac749
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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