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title: "CPT_26_21 Non Executive Director (NED) recruitment Campaign"
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# CPT_26_21 Non Executive Director (NED) recruitment Campaign

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0612462-f3c6-420c-8a09-2f5e41f92ae1

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process to recruit two Non-Executive Directors (NED) for its board. The tender, titled "CPT_26_21 Non Executive Director (NED) recruitment Campaign," falls under the recruitment services industry category. Saxton Bampfylde Hever Ltd. has been awarded the contract valued at £42,000, inclusive of VAT. The contract, operating under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, will run from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2026 across the United Kingdom, with significant activities centered in London. The process reached the award stage on 10th June 2026 following the tender period which concluded on 1st June 2026.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those that excel in executive search and placement. The already established relationship with the NAO, a key player in the public audit sector, offers a platform to enhance reputation and expand networks within the government domain. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, considering the tender's suitability criteria favouring these business scales. Engaging in such governmental contracts can not only boost business credibility but also facilitate entry into broader public sector work, which can significantly contribute to an enterprise’s growth trajectory.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Saxton Bampfylde Hever Ltd using Lot 3: Non-Executive and Public Appointments of Crown Commercial Services Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services framework. The supplier will be running a recruitment campaign to appoint two non executive directors to join the NAO Board. The contract will commence on Wednesday 1st July 2026 for 6 months until Thursday 31st December 2026 with the estimated contract value will be PS42,000 inclusive of VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29075506-6b7a-4bd1-90fc-d37c6eb94412 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29075506-6b7a-4bd1-90fc-d37c6eb94412

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29075506-6b7a-4bd1-90fc-d37c6eb94412
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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