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BT1844 - Executive Search & Selection - LBC Senior Recruitment

LUTON COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 14:15

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30 Sep 2025 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council, based in England, recently completed a procurement process titled "BT1844 - Executive Search & Selection - LBC Senior Recruitment." This contract, with a value of £99,000, encompasses business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. The direct award procurement method was employed, and the award was made active on 30th September 2025. The service delivery addresses cover multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and South West, among others. The contract period is set from 5th January 2026 to 26th August 2027.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment and executive search services. As the contract is crafted specifically for SME suitability, companies with expertise in consulting and recruitment are well-positioned to compete effectively. The focus on diverse regional service delivery in the UK further broadens the scope for businesses eager to expand their reach within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1844 - Executive Search & Selection - LBC Senior Recruitment

Notice Description

Executive Search & Selection - LBC Senior Recruitment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e2843ad-b826-4e4c-a226-d769e8011992
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fba259c-b0ce-4b17-a821-2f103bd39448
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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