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title: "DHSC: CL Temporary Executive Support to the Permanent Secretary - JW"
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# DHSC: CL Temporary Executive Support to the Permanent Secretary - JW

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3e468cb-d23f-40bd-adfc-8d97c56f6533

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located at 39 Victoria Street in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "DHSC: CL Temporary Executive Support to the Permanent Secretary - JW," falls under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" category (CPV 79620000). The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been awarded on 6th May 2026. The contract period is from 7th May 2026 to 7th November 2026, highlighting a focus on supplementing office management support for the Permanent Secretary's Office. The awarded supplier is CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise (SME), and the total contract value is £14,751.36, payable in GBP.

This contract provides business growth opportunities particularly for recruitment and staffing agencies specialising in temporary personnel services. The procurement method tagged as "Other -" indicates a bespoke arrangement, which might be appealing for agencies that can offer tailored solutions and high-quality executive support services. Companies with expertise in managing high-pressure environments and offering diary management, prioritisation, and support for senior government offices would be well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. The consistent demand for such services within government departments can lead to sustained business relationships and potential scalability for suppliers adept at fulfilling rigorous procurement requirements.

## Notice

The Permanent Secretary's Office manages a high volume of complex ministerial, cross government and system wide activity. This creates sustained pressure on diary management, prioritisation, and day to day office operations. To ensure the continued effective functioning of the Permanent Secretary's Office, it has been agreed with the Permanent Secretary that temporary executive support is required to supplement the existing Diary Manager capacity and provide continuity of office management support during a period of sustained demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed93e8c-bb27-40fc-8b43-02e11ac2138f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 7 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,701 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,751 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed93e8c-bb27-40fc-8b43-02e11ac2138f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed93e8c-bb27-40fc-8b43-02e11ac2138f
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf4018a4-e716-43e6-99e1-2d9a791c89ab
  C444755-Short-Order-Form-DHSC-JW_Redacted

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