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title: "DHSC: Recruitment contract for support services for non-executive appointments"
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# DHSC: Recruitment contract for support services for non-executive appointments

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee77618a-2e27-4049-af6a-a34c949ddcef

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for support services for non-executive appointments. The contract involves making appointments to DHSC's Arm's Length Bodies and Committees, with the aim of enhancing leadership across the health and social care system. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from November 13, 2023, to November 12, 2024, with a tender period ending on September 20, 2023, and a contract value of £62,525.

This tender presents an opportunity for professional organisations to provide services in support of non-executive appointments within the health and social care sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer professional support services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with IRG Advisors LLP trading as Odgers Berndtson; Berwick Partners securing the contract. DHSC, as the buying organisation, is located in London, United Kingdom, and can be contacted for further details regarding this contract opportunity.

## Notice

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Department of Health and Social care (DHSC) are responsible for making non-executive, public appointments to the boards of a range of DHSC's Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs) and Committees. Those appointed play a key leadership role not just for the organisation to which they are appointed, but for the whole health and social care system. This contract is required to support DHSC in making these appointments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62bceb07-f47a-4432-a1d5-8251fc8bfc07 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,525 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,525 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | IRG ADVISORS LLP TRADING AS ODGERS BERNDTSON; BERWICK PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2023 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62bceb07-f47a-4432-a1d5-8251fc8bfc07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62bceb07-f47a-4432-a1d5-8251fc8bfc07
  11th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b2a7944-cafa-4412-b4bf-679a946a3c76
  DHSC Recruitment Contract for support services for non-executive appointment signed copy_Redacted

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