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title: "DG Rail and Major Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058656"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CABINET OFFICE"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# DG Rail and Major Project

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058656

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DG Rail and Major Project" was conducted by the Cabinet Office, a central purchasing body located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Recruitment services" with the CPV code 79600000, involves the provision of executive search and selection services. The procurement process was executed through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. The procurement was completed at the award stage, with the contract valued at £60,000 being signed on 1st August 2025. The procurement utilised a framework under the PCR15 regulations and is covered by the GPA, focusing on a lot which was ultimately cancelled. The contract was awarded to Korn Ferry (UK) Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-level recruitment services and executive search. Companies with expertise in providing tailored recruitment solutions, particularly those accustomed to working within government frameworks and central purchasing bodies, would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities. The Cabinet Office's procurement domain and structured award criteria, which weighed 90% on quality and 10% on price, highlight the importance of showcasing expertise and value in service provision. As such, businesses equipped to deliver high-quality recruitment services with a competitive edge in price performance will find growth potential in collaborating with national-scale entities like the Cabinet Office.

## Notice

Executive search and Selection

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Further competition from a framework for the provision of Executive Search and Selection

### Procurement Information

procurement via a CCS framework (RM6290) which is still operating under PCR15 regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048111-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | KORN FERRY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048111-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office

## Provenance

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