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title: "SCS3 Executive Search Recruitment for role of Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) - Awarded Contract"
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# SCS3 Executive Search Recruitment for role of Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) - Awarded Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95a87155-bba5-4044-a228-6030fc43c4bb

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for the "SCS3 Executive Search Recruitment for role of Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO)" contract. This process falls under the recruitment services industry, specifically classified under CPV code 79600000. The awarded contract, valued at £64,025, was facilitated through a selective procurement method using the CCS framework RM6290 for Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services. The contract period starts on 9th December 2024 and ends on 8th December 2025. The tender, open to SMEs but not VCSEs, covers service delivery across British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract provides significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in executive recruitment services. Given the requirement for high-level executive search services, businesses that have expertise in fulfilling senior-role placements, particularly on comparable CCS frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Additionally, the suitability criteria indicate a competitive edge for SMEs, suggesting that smaller, agile firms with niche capabilities in executive recruitment could leverage this opportunity to secure high-profile contracts and enhance their portfolio and industry standing.

## Notice

SCS3 Executive Search Recruitment for role of Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) - Awarded Contract Contract awarded using the CCS framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services, Lot 2: Executive Search - SCS3 & SCS4 (and equivalents).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5a2254-f244-4a22-9558-e1e135c8c036 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,025 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 10:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5a2254-f244-4a22-9558-e1e135c8c036
- 11 Dec 2024 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5a2254-f244-4a22-9558-e1e135c8c036

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5a2254-f244-4a22-9558-e1e135c8c036
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6065da89-0fbb-42c7-aa4a-486dd4efb23b
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