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title: "DG Role DEFRA"
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# DG Role DEFRA

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c82541be-a30c-46f9-a194-4adc8aa02b91

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has completed a public procurement process titled "DG Role DEFRA," focusing on executive search and selection services within the recruitment sector. This procurement was managed as a selective tender through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically designed for delivering recruitment services in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded for a one-year term starting from 7th May 2026 to 6th May 2027. The total contract value is £37,000. Given its nature, this procurement aligns with services identified under CPV code 79600000. Key dates included the closing of the tender period on 29th April 2026.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in recruiting and professional placement services to engage with high-profile government roles and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are considered well-suited to participate in such tenders, given their flexibility and agility in delivering specialised services. Saxton Bampflyde, an SME, was successfully selected as the supplier for this contract, showcasing that smaller enterprises can effectively meet the strategic requirements of the Cabinet Office and similar public bodies.

## Notice

Executive Search and Selection Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d3adb20-7900-4eef-8238-7797c6091791 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 6 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 BAMPFLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d3adb20-7900-4eef-8238-7797c6091791

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d3adb20-7900-4eef-8238-7797c6091791
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd517961-9370-4baa-af85-0fa44bef1675

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