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title: "Permanent Data Protection Officer Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fe60"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED"
published: "2025-12-30"
---

# Permanent Data Protection Officer Recruitment

Buyer: FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fe60

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Permanent Data Protection Officer Recruitment," falls under the services industry category, specifically recruitment services. This procurement has reached the Award stage as of 30th December 2025. The procurement method employed was direct, being below the threshold, and executed without competition. Relevant contract activity started on 18th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 17th November 2026. The main point of contact is through Procurement@fscs.org.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in niche recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in data protection officer placements. SMEs like Sapphire Partners Limited, which successfully secured the contract, would find themselves well-suited to meet the demands specified. This opportunity allows businesses to expand their service offerings within the public sector and establish long-term relationships with key government entities, fostering growth and enhancing their market reputation.

## Notice

FSCS requires an specialist (Niche) agency to undertake search and selectioon services to appoint a permanent Data Protection Officer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086511-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3A 7QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Portsoken |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAPPHIRE PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 17:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086511-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086511-2025
  30th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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