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title: "Executive Search for Chief Digital Information Office External Recruitment Campaign"
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# Executive Search for Chief Digital Information Office External Recruitment Campaign

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad74eb65-c9ef-49a8-b6a8-17e981d01d86

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) involved an executive search for a Chief Digital Information Officer. This recruitment campaign, classified under CPV code 79600000, pertains to recruitment services within the services industry category. The location for this tender is set in Milton Keynes, England, with the FCDO as the contracting authority. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £20,100, was awarded to Allen Lane—a large-scale firm—on the 21st of May, 2025, with the contract period running through to the 20th of May, 2026.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in recruitment services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to engage with such contracts, considering the project's focus and the procurement method used. The framework agreement approach signifies a structured and ongoing relationship potential, offering businesses a path to expand their client base and showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality recruitment services to government bodies. The completed status of this process might also inform prospective bidders of the types of opportunities and standards expected in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Executive Search for Chief Digital Information Officer External Recruitment Campaign.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0606ba13-54b9-4e44-91f3-288171b3f2d7 |
| 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 | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 20 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,100 |
| 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 | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK11 9NQ |
| 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 | Bradwell |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN LANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0606ba13-54b9-4e44-91f3-288171b3f2d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0606ba13-54b9-4e44-91f3-288171b3f2d7
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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