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GB-Sheffield: Recruitment - Head of Investment Strategy

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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27 May 2026 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank, based in Sheffield, has completed a procurement process for recruitment services, specifically seeking a Head of Investment Strategy. The procurement falls under the CPV classification 79600000, which pertains to recruitment services. This process was finalised on 27th May 2026 after having been initiated to close and awarded on 3rd April 2026. The procurement involved service delivery locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £45,000, commenced on 28th April 2026 and is set to conclude on 27th April 2027. The procurement method details were not specified.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, especially those capable of providing strategic personnel recruitment at a high organisational level. Although the tender suitability did not specifically prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, the contract was awarded to Sainty Hird & Partners, an SME, indicating potential competitiveness for similarly scaled firms. Companies with expertise in high-level recruitment strategies and a breadth of operational capacity across various geographic locations would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders initiated by the British Business Bank or comparable public entities. This opportunity reinforces the importance of maintaining robust recruitment mechanisms and networks capable of meeting the strategic demands of influential financial institutions.

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Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Recruitment - Head of Investment Strategy

Notice Description

For the provision of recruitment of Head of Investment Strategy. This was procured inline with the Banks Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ad10334-7f44-4bcc-8baa-6d3c26936b18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a43dc74-3bc7-4748-abc4-c1d276a2eb65
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAINTY HIRD & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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