Tender

HR and recruitment advice

DEREHAM TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 17:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dereham Town Council is actively procuring human resources management consultancy services to assist with job evaluations and the recruitment process, titled "HR and recruitment advice." The procurement process, designated under the CPV code 79414000, falls within the services category and will be delivered in the location with postal code NR19 2TX in England. Currently in the tender amendment stage, this open procedure (below threshold) was first published on 22nd January 2026 and the tender period ends on 6th February 2026 at 09:00. The contract is set to commence on 15th February 2026 and conclude by 1st April 2026. Dereham Town Council, located at Assembly Rooms, DEREHAM, is the buyer for this opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the human resources consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in job evaluations and recruitment advisory services. Given the procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to leverage this chance for business growth. The open procedure offers a transparent and competitive environment, ideal for businesses well-versed in delivering human resources management services within tight timelines. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their client base and build a portfolio with a public sector entity like Dereham Town Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR and recruitment advice

Notice Description

assist with job evaluations and recruitment process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14372dd8-a994-4859-a140-394b664644fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c251ee1a-91f8-402c-8d63-d39a60034b05
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEREHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tony Needham
Contact Email
generalenquiries@derehamtowncouncil.org
Contact Phone
01362693821

Buyer Location

Locality
DEREHAM
Postcode
NR19 2TX
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Dereham Withburga
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Further Information

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