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title: "Executive Search: BBC Chair"
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# Executive Search: BBC Chair

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aabe77c-964e-4460-b2b3-1a0bb3fb0260

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has recently completed the procurement process for the executive search of a new BBC Chair. The tender, named "Executive Search: BBC Chair," falls under the "Executive services" industry category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on June 26, 2023, and ended on September 29, 2023. The tender, worth £25,000 GBP, had a tender period ending on June 5, 2023. The buying organization, DCMS, based in London, UK, sought a supplier to conduct a search-only process to identify suitable candidates meeting specific criteria.

This tender by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in executive search services. The procurement process, now in the award stage, required suppliers to generate a diverse longlist of candidates meeting essential criteria for the BBC Chair position. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with expertise in executive services could benefit from bidding on similar tenders in the future. The selection of Saxton Bampfylde Hever Ltd as the supplier for this tender highlights the opportunity for specialised firms to successfully compete for such contracts.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a Supplier to conduct a search only process, identifying candidates to generate a strong and diverse longlist which meets the published essential criteria for the appointment of new BBC Chair.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3025ad5e-8d2d-44af-bb7b-e6c7e29ec8d6 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 HEVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3025ad5e-8d2d-44af-bb7b-e6c7e29ec8d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3025ad5e-8d2d-44af-bb7b-e6c7e29ec8d6
  4th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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