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title: "704248450 - DE&S Non-Executive Directors Search - CAN"
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# 704248450 - DE&S Non-Executive Directors Search - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8196ce5e-f8b6-4d88-981f-b2f6e384af18

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "704248450 - DE&S Non-Executive Directors Search - CAN" in the business services industry category. The procurement involved awarding a contract to GatenbySanderson Limited for executive recruitment services to appoint Non-Executive Directors to the DE&S Board. The contract value is £36,000, and it was awarded on 10th August 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period spans from 10th August 2022 to 31st March 2023, with the tender period ending on 15th July 2022. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, is located in Bristol, England.

This procurement opportunity by the Ministry of Defence presents a chance for businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering executive recruitment services, to compete for contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation in this tender. Businesses based in the UK or specifically in the South West region can benefit from this opportunity. The procurement process has been completed, and the awarded contract provides a clear outline for interested businesses to understand the requirements and expectations set by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Authority (Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and UK Government Investments (UKGI)) awarded a contract for the provision of executive recruitment services to help identify and appoint two Non-Executive Directors to the DE&S Board, which provides the strategic leadership of DE&S and a forum for independent, non-executive support, advice and constructive challenge to the CEO and other DE&S executives. This contract was awarded via Open Competition to GatenbySanderson Limited on 10th August 2022. This procurement does not fall to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as the value is under threshold.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c0dd27-5a7d-44ac-b508-f6f8519b8688 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## 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 Aug 2022 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c0dd27-5a7d-44ac-b508-f6f8519b8688

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c0dd27-5a7d-44ac-b508-f6f8519b8688
  12th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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