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title: "DHSC: UKHSA Chair campaign"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dde04437-f1ed-442e-8d28-629a602a1615"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# DHSC: UKHSA Chair campaign

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dde04437-f1ed-442e-8d28-629a602a1615

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DHSC: UKHSA Chair campaign" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care. The tender was focused on recruitment services, specified under the industry category with the CPV code 79600000. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has been completed and was at the "Award" stage as of 4th August 2026. The value of the contract is £26,000 GBP, and it covers locations such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and more. The contract period began on 17th July 2026 and is set to end on 1st March 2027.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment services, especially those capable of providing high-level executive searches. Although the tender was awarded to Odgers Berndtson, a business classed as an SME, it highlights the Department's openness to working with competent suppliers for specialised recruitment needs. Companies offering similar services might find opportunities in future tenders from similar government bodies, given the demonstrated commitment to thorough and professional selection processes for key positions in public service organisations. This type of procurement is particularly suited for enterprises with experience in executive recruitment and a robust track record in engaging with public sector contracts.

## Notice

Recruitment services for the recruitment of a chair for UKHSA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4c72ed-947e-40c0-891f-8ab0d3283e5d |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ODGERS BERNDTSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4c72ed-947e-40c0-891f-8ab0d3283e5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4c72ed-947e-40c0-891f-8ab0d3283e5d
  4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd58eee9-3788-419c-b031-1e997f002696
  UKHSA Executive Search SIGNED.1.1_Redacted

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