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Recruitment partner for corporate resource director - Ashfield District Council

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council has concluded a procurement process for the recruitment of a corporate resources director at Ashfield District Council, with the contract being awarded to Macildowie Associates Ltd. This procurement, classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), involved a direct award method completed on 21 April 2026. The tender, valued at £115,000, encompasses services within England, United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 1 May 2026 and concluding on 31 October 2026. Being at the award stage, this process highlights precise planning and adherence to procurement timelines.

This contract signifies a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The direct award process, facilitated by the Cabinet Office through CCS RM6277, offers a streamlined entry point for businesses capable of delivering high-level recruitment solutions. Companies with expertise in sourcing recruitment partners for public organisations can leverage this example to pursue similar opportunities, establishing themselves as valued service providers in government procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Recruitment partner for corporate resource director - Ashfield District Council

Notice Description

Recruitment partner for corporate resources director and 151 officer - Ashfield District council. Awarded through CCS RM6277

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57737b45-eae4-4802-aaba-037b33a76461
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef92736-60df-4638-a465-8599fbd514c2
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
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
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACILDOWIE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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