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title: "SCS1 Recruitment (IT)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c7a4285-8730-4df9-90cb-73e7c02e056d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# SCS1 Recruitment (IT)

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c7a4285-8730-4df9-90cb-73e7c02e056d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SCS1 Recruitment (IT)" was conducted by FCDO Services in Milton Keynes, England, focusing on recruitment services within the IT sector. This selective procurement was completed following a call-off from a framework agreement, adhering to industry classification code 79600000. The contract period runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st December 2026, allowing for an optional extension of three additional one-month periods. The procurement award was published on 9th June 2026, with Sanderson Government & Defence Limited emerging as the successful supplier. This process was in the award stage as of the last update.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing executive search services, particularly those capable of recruiting for senior roles such as Grade 6, SCS1, and SCS2 positions. Companies specialising in recruitment, especially small and medium enterprises that meet the selective criteria, could find this an advantageous opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish strong ties with governmental departments. The framework-based selective procurement process ensures that only competent and qualified suppliers are considered, creating a competitive landscape conducive to business growth.

## Notice

Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6290 Lot 1: Executive Search - Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 (and equivalents) Optional Extension Period of 3 x 1 Month

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53759a2-396b-4236-ba60-ca7b74f9a8e4 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | FCDO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SANDERSON GOVERNMENT & DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53759a2-396b-4236-ba60-ca7b74f9a8e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53759a2-396b-4236-ba60-ca7b74f9a8e4
  9th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6290

## Provenance

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