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Interim Appointment - Director of Policy, Strategy & Engagement

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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05 Jan 2026 at 12:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process to appoint an Interim Director of Policy, Strategy & Engagement through a direct award. This procurement falls under the industry category of personnel supply services, specifically temporary staff, and is valued at £167,000 GBP. The process was a selective procurement method via the ESPO framework, Strategic HR Services (3S_22) - Lot 1a, suitable for SMEs. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 5th January 2026, with the contract beginning on 22nd December 2025 and ending on 30th June 2026. The service is to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in HR and personnel services, offering a platform to demonstrate their capability in providing high-level interim staffing solutions. Businesses that can provide strategic HR support and high-quality temporary staff are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth. The completed contract was awarded to Tile Hill Interim & Executive Ltd, showcasing the effectiveness of SMEs in fulfilling significant public sector requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Appointment - Director of Policy, Strategy & Engagement

Notice Description

Temporary appointment of an Interim Director of Policy, Strategy & Engagement to allow for the permanent recruitment to conclude. This was a direct award via the ESPO framework Strategic HR Services (3S_22) - Lot 1a.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-436c174e-1990-479f-bbfc-86cac7a0a6b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382f2fd1-9f9d-4dbe-8ffb-ba98a37b6dc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 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
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tile Hill Interim & Executive Limited

Further Information

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