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Interim Assistant Director of City Transport

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2026 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the recruitment of an Interim Assistant Director of City Transport, classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). This entire process is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender, now in the award stage, concluded its award on 29th June 2026, with the contract period set from 10th July 2026 to 30th September 2026. The estimated contract value is £10,735 GBP. The procurement method used was a direct award, ensuring a swift appointment for this interim position.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the recruitment services industry, particularly those that are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Sheffield City Council, acting as the buyer, has successfully engaged FAERFIELD LIMITED as the supplier for this contract. The short-term nature of this role, paired with its public sector audience, could enhance the supplier's portfolio, providing visibility and potential entry into further public sector recruitment opportunities. Businesses equipped to supply skilled interim professionals would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and sector experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Assistant Director of City Transport

Notice Description

Recruitment for an Interim Assistant Director of City Transport.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8574ccb-20a8-4156-9d14-ce295f01bb79
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,735 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,735 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAERFIELD

Further Information

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