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title: "S010/24 - Recruitment Services for CDTO"
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published: "2025-02-11"
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# S010/24 - Recruitment Services for CDTO

Buyer: PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6d9c536-9908-4bb9-bf35-31b9956e24e3

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## Summary

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has completed a procurement process for the provision of recruitment services for the Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO), both interim and permanent. The procurement, classified under the industry category "Recruitment services" (CPV code: 79600000), was conducted through a direct award method. The contract is valued at £35,833 GBP and covers the period from 25 October 2024 to 25 October 2025, with services to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The key date for the award was 24 October 2024, and the contract was published on 11 February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who are qualified to provide specialised recruitment services. The procurement process aims to attract proficient firms capable of supplying high-quality recruitment services to fill critical roles such as the CDTO. Businesses operating within the recruitment sector, especially those with a track record of successfully placing senior-level positions, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The completed award was given to GatenbySanderson Limited, indicating a preference for service providers with expertise and reliability in recruitment services.

## Notice

Recruitment services for the interim and permanent CDTO role.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544be20f-dc75-4371-8f33-00acbd662872 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,833 |
| 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 | PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 11 Feb 2025 at 17:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544be20f-dc75-4371-8f33-00acbd662872

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544be20f-dc75-4371-8f33-00acbd662872
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ombudsman.org.uk

## Provenance

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