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title: "GLD020 2020 Permanent Secretary Recruitment"
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# GLD020 2020 Permanent Secretary Recruitment

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d13faca2-7a5c-4691-82f1-90941e5cd096

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process for the position of Permanent Secretary through the tender GLD020 2020. This process, initiated via a call-off from the CCS Permanent Recruitment Solutions Framework Agreement, has successfully concluded with a contract award to Odgers Intermediate Limited for the amount of £45,000 excluding VAT. The contract period commenced on 26 January 2021 and extends until 25 January 2023, with the option for a one-year extension. The recruitment process was marked by pressing time constraints due to the unexpected vacancy, necessitating swift action to fulfil the role.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the human resources and recruitment sectors. Companies that specialise in human resources management consultancy services and recruitment services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such tenders not only allows businesses to gain public sector experience but also to establish or strengthen relationships with government bodies, creating potential for future collaborations and contracts.

## Notice

This Call-Off Contract is a direct award to Odgers Berndtson; Berwick Partners through the CCS Permanent Recruitment Solutions Framework Agreement with reference RM6002. The Supplier has provided a one-off recruitment service for the position of Permanent Secretary. The vacancy arose unexpectedly in which the incumbent was departing imminently, thus leaving GLD under significant time pressure to fill this post. Please note the initial Term of this Call-Off Contract is one year ending 25/01/22 but has the option to extend for a further one year until 25/01/23 by mutual agreement. The PS45,000 excluding VAT figure is the cost of the Permanent Secretary recruitment and not the full Call-Off Contract initial Term plus extension cost which cannot be estimated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf11200-c0e3-4e09-8b01-d9b0d30110cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2021 - 25 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ODGERS INTERMEDIATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf11200-c0e3-4e09-8b01-d9b0d30110cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf11200-c0e3-4e09-8b01-d9b0d30110cf
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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