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title: "Lot 1 Executive Search Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 & Equivalents"
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# Lot 1 Executive Search Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 & Equivalents

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffe5ce9b-1bc6-4698-ac52-e99b3f065b39

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, focused on sourcing executive search services for Grade 6, SCS1, and SCS2 levels, has reached the award stage. This tender is classified under executive services (CPV code: 75111100) and involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covers services deliverable across various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The contract started on 29th April 2026 and will end on 30th May 2027, with the award taking place on 1st May 2026. Saxton was selected as the supplier for this contract, valued at £55,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the executive search service sector to engage with a key government department. Opportunities for growth arise from fulfilling high-level recruitment needs across diverse geographical areas including multiple regions within the UK and overseas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find aligning with this tender particularly advantageous, considering the framework's suitability criteria. Additionally, this procurement process underscores the importance of possessing a robust framework agreement to secure selective tender opportunities such as this one.

## Notice

Lot 1 Executive Search Grade 6, SCS1 & SCS2 & Equivalents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7b885d-2140-4c64-a38a-15ebcdb633da |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2026 - 30 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | SAXTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7b885d-2140-4c64-a38a-15ebcdb633da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b7b885d-2140-4c64-a38a-15ebcdb633da
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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