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title: "Director General, Defence Medical Services"
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# Director General, Defence Medical Services

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecc4638a-a1a3-4630-a76e-1a5b17ad691c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Cabinet Office for the role of Director General, Defence Medical Services, is classified under recruitment services with a CPV code of 79600000. The contract, valued at £61,750, was awarded to RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES LTD and involves executive search and selection services. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 30th November 2026. The location for service delivery is specified as the United Kingdom, and the process reached the Award stage on 5th December 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of executive search and selection. While large-scale enterprises like RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES LTD currently hold the contract, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from similar procurement opportunities within the framework agreements. Given the Cabinet Office's role as the contracting authority, firms with expertise or interest in governmental executive positions would be well-suited to compete for future contracts. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their portfolio across the UK might find this sector lucrative and strategically aligned with their growth objectives.

## Notice

Executive search and selection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10dcc6c-95f8-4c6e-8daf-4b5006e68504 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,750 |
| 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 | RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10dcc6c-95f8-4c6e-8daf-4b5006e68504

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10dcc6c-95f8-4c6e-8daf-4b5006e68504
  5th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1a21534-c06b-4584-be01-be0e7afd4f6b

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