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title: "DHSC: SCS Exec Search Supporting Senior recruitment in DHSC GS"
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# DHSC: SCS Exec Search Supporting Senior recruitment in DHSC GS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdca6c84-0b07-4193-8302-a44b26b3e7f8

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the UK has concluded the procurement process titled "DHSC: SCS Exec Search Supporting Senior recruitment in DHSC GS." Focusing on recruitment services, this process falls under the industry category of recruitment, with a classification code of 79600000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 14 August 2025. The contract period spans from 30 June 2025 to 31 May 2026, with a total value of £180,000. Delivery is expected at postal code SW1H 0EU, London. The published tender indicated active status back on 27 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in executive search for public sector roles. Companies such as GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, which was the successful supplier for this contract, are well-suited to compete in such procurements due to their expertise in handling senior personnel recruitment. Although the procurement method was selective, all businesses with a background in offering comprehensive recruitment solutions for public transformation programmes can potentially engage in similar future opportunities. While this specific tender wasn't aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies of various scales with relevant competencies may find promising prospects in the public sector's ongoing staffing and transformation needs.

## Notice

Recruitment for Senior DHSC personnel during the DHSC transformation programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777a5b85-156e-43ff-aa6b-d47f2d21b728 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | 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 | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777a5b85-156e-43ff-aa6b-d47f2d21b728
- 27 Aug 2025 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b65f02a6-810f-4c13-ac0d-9422d20e51d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777a5b85-156e-43ff-aa6b-d47f2d21b728
  29th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b65f02a6-810f-4c13-ac0d-9422d20e51d9
  27th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54abcdfc-11ac-471e-bfaa-3e8379db1299
  Exec search Gatenby contract full signed_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4387e5e-d8a1-4be6-b30d-fe601bf9ffa1
  Exec search Gatenby contract full signed_Redacted

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