---
title: "Recruitment Agency to recruit a new Chief Scientific Advisor (con_26810)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b6e9406-d7c1-42e8-be51-db67d34bcdac"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b6e9406-d7c1-42e8-be51-db67d34bcdac"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b6e9406-d7c1-42e8-be51-db67d34bcdac.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b6e9406-d7c1-42e8-be51-db67d34bcdac.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-03-21"
---

# Recruitment Agency to recruit a new Chief Scientific Advisor (con_26810)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b6e9406-d7c1-42e8-be51-db67d34bcdac

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b6e9406-d7c1-42e8-be51-db67d34bcdac)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b6e9406-d7c1-42e8-be51-db67d34bcdac.json)

## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded a procurement process for the recruitment of a new Chief Scientific Advisor, falling under the industry category of Education and training services. The tender, conducted through a selective procurement method and detailed under the title "Recruitment Agency to recruit a new Chief Scientific Advisor (con_26810)", has been awarded to Saxton Bampfylde Hever Ltd. The contract, valued at £29,000, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the South East, and the North East. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract commencing on 11th March 2025 and concluding on 11th March 2026. The tender period ended on 4th March 2025.

This recruitment tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the recruitment and human resources sector. Companies that specialise in executive search and placement, particularly those with experience in the education sector, would find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. The procurement process favoured SMEs, making it particularly advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation within government contracts. The successful completion of such contracts can lead to further opportunities and establishes credibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Recruitment Agency to recruit a new Chief Scientific Advisor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e38a7c-d650-4e39-827f-3c18d71c2a3f |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000 |
| 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 EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 23:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e38a7c-d650-4e39-827f-3c18d71c2a3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e38a7c-d650-4e39-827f-3c18d71c2a3f
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b6e9406-d7c1-42e8-be51-db67d34bcdac. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b6e9406-d7c1-42e8-be51-db67d34bcdac.json.