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Senior Civil Servants (SCS) Assessments

Awarded to GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED

Cabinet Office(buyer)

Published
Published 21 August 2026

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Overview

The Cabinet Office, alongside HM Treasury Commercial, has procured Senior Civil Servants (SCS) assessment services differentiating between grades G6 to SCS1 and SCS2 to SCS4. The scope of work covers psychometric tests exploring candidate behaviours across all levels, as well as derailment risk psychometric assessments and an Interactive Work Sample Assessment suite for SCS2 to SCS4 roles. The contract has been awarded to GatenbySanderson Limited for a value of £6,735,603.

Contracting authority

  • 24 awarded contracts

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PRVX-1591-PJVV

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Award under framework
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Framework
Executive & Non-Executive Search 3
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 August 2026
Classification (CPV)
Recruitment services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£6,735,603
Award date
9 November 2026
Contract period
1 January 2027 → 31 December 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
31 December 2030
Winner
  • GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED

This contract ends on 31 December 2028, or 31 December 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED

Based in
Leeds
Public contracts won
209
Across UK and EU notices

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  1. Contract

    10 November 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    15 September 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    21 August 2026

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