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title: "CSP26312 - Fees for agency recruitment - CDO and CPO roles"
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# CSP26312 - Fees for agency recruitment - CDO and CPO roles

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bdcf950-2c7c-44ce-b5b7-a6814f0b025f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has procured and awarded contracts for Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) roles through a direct award mechanism under the RM6290 Executive & Non Executive Recruitment Services. This procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The industry category is supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, with a value of £88,200. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process is tagged as 'award'. The contract period commenced on 16th March 2026 and will conclude on 15th March 2027. The procurement is classified as a service with the primary location being the United Kingdom, and the tender status is complete.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing services, particularly those that provide Executive & Non Executive roles. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find it suitable to compete due to the procurement criteria favouring these organisations. As the contract offers a substantial value and extends over a year, businesses adept in delivering high-level personnel solutions can expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with the UK public sector. The awarded supplier is IRG Advisors LLP Trading as Odgers, a large firm providing strategic opportunities for businesses within this sector. The procurement fosters a competitive environment aiming for high-quality recruitment strategies beneficial for business expansion and reputation building.

## Notice

*** This is not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation require CDO and CPO roles which has been procured and awarded following a Direct Award via the RM6290 Executive & Non Executive Recruitment Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421d6ab1-da1e-4e69-ab9b-8cdbf2f08e6b |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,200 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421d6ab1-da1e-4e69-ab9b-8cdbf2f08e6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421d6ab1-da1e-4e69-ab9b-8cdbf2f08e6b
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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