Award

Assistant Director Search & Select

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Sep 2024 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Assistant Director Search & Select," aimed at sourcing suitable candidates for the Assistant Director Education & SEND role, under the ESPO framework agreement 3S_22. The procurement falls within the business services category—specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security—and is valued at £18,000. This was a direct award procurement, starting from 19th September 2024 and running until 16th September 2025. The contract was awarded to Starfish Search Ltd, a large entity based in Leeds. The key date for this award was 16th September 2024, with the award notice published on 20th September 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in executive search and recruitment consultancy, particularly those with expertise in education and SEND roles. Companies well-suited to compete are likely those experienced in delivering within the specified framework agreements and capable of meeting the procurement specifications set by public authorities like Leicestershire County Council. Such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio, enhance market reputation, and provide a steady revenue stream over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Assistant Director Search & Select

Notice Description

To supply Leicestershire county council with appropriate candidates for the appointment of Assistant Director Education & SEND in accordance with the requirement and specification of ESPO framework agreement 3S_22.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d967d4-0b80-4a3b-97cd-86a5355ff71d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARFISH SEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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