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title: "Recruitment of People and Assurance Director"
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# Recruitment of People and Assurance Director

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b26cc5aa-7c54-462f-9e9c-a9e645431821

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Recruitment of People and Assurance Director" was conducted by Defra Commercial, located in London. The procurement, categorised under recruitment services, was completed with an award made on 1st July 2025. This direct procurement process, a single tender action below the threshold, was specifically for services and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The contract period extends from 6th January 2025 until 28th February 2026. The geographic scope includes the United Kingdom and several other territories, suggesting a broad operational base.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with the capability to operate internationally. The contract was valued at £25,000 and awarded to Saxton, indicating that similar businesses with expertise in providing high-level recruitment services could find lucrative business growth potential in similar public procurement opportunities. Engaging with such tenders can help businesses expand their market presence and enhance their service portfolio.

## Notice

Recruitment of People and Assurance Director

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f36f8f-1440-497f-aced-e1352d9932f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 07:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f36f8f-1440-497f-aced-e1352d9932f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f36f8f-1440-497f-aced-e1352d9932f7
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34e2ceb6-d9c6-4080-adbe-911d8d23a375
  RM6290-Framework-Schedule-6-Short-Order-Form-for-Direct-Award-10-1 (1) DirPA Becky_Redacted

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