Executive Search for Communications Role at Department of Health and Social Care (Test and Trace)
Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) · Awarded contract
AwardedExecutive Search for Communications Role at Department of Health and Social Care (Test and Trace)
Awarded 26 Apr 2021
Awarded26 Apr 2021
Value£124,950.00
SupplierIRG Advisors LLP
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 5y 1mo ago6mo term
Awarded 26 Apr 2021Expired 12 Oct 2021
About
Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) awarded a contract to IRG Advisors LLP for executive search services to fill a prominent and politically sensitive communications role.
The resource was brought in as a specialist in their field.
The decision to award directly was taken by the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) due to the unanticipated departure of the former Director of Communications, who left NHS Test and Trace for an urgent role in the Royal Household.
The CCO acted with approval from the Chief Executive at the time and the Secretary of State for Health.
The contract value was £124,950.
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