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title: "Recruitment of SCS1 AI Assurance lead for CAIO"
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# Recruitment of SCS1 AI Assurance lead for CAIO

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3cea5c6-861f-49d7-a505-ac29d8c4a578

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by H M Revenue & Customs, involves the recruitment of a Senior Civil Service (SCS1) AI Assurance lead for the Central Agency Investment Organisation (CAIO). This procurement falls under the "recruitment services" industry category with CPV code 79600000 and is based in the United Kingdom. The process follows a call-off from a framework agreement and uses a selective procurement method. The tender was completed with the contract being awarded on 5th August 2026, with the contract term extending from 5th August 2026 to 5th February 2027. The total contract value is £22,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the recruitment services industry, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as these are deemed suitable entities for this contract. Successful businesses in this field could leverage such a contract to enhance their portfolio, gain government sector experience, and establish long-term relationships with a notable public entity like H M Revenue & Customs. Global Resourcing Limited, an SME, secured the contract, showcasing the potential for similar-sized companies to effectively compete and succeed in such selective procurement processes.

## Notice

Recruitment services for Recruitment of SCS1 AI Assurance lead for CAIO. Contract terms 6 months. Total contract value PS22,000 ex VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc7a1c8-4949-4cbe-9ac0-71cd7ccb4d3b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc7a1c8-4949-4cbe-9ac0-71cd7ccb4d3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc7a1c8-4949-4cbe-9ac0-71cd7ccb4d3b
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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