Award

BT1789 - Specialist Recruitment Consultants to assist with the appointment of the Chief Executive

LUTON COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2025 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed a procurement process titled "BT1789 - Specialist Recruitment Consultants to assist with the appointment of the Chief Executive". Classified under CPV code 79000000, this contract falls within the business services category, including legal, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security services. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 3rd March 2025 to 31st August 2025. The procurement method was labelled as "Other". Key dates for this process involved the tender period ending on 20th February 2025 and the award being made on 25th February 2025, with an award notice published on 27th February 2025. The total contract value is £27,200.

The tender provides significant opportunities for specialist recruitment consultants and businesses within the consulting industry to showcase their expertise in executive recruitment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, given the specific preference indicated in the suitability criteria. By engaging in this tender, businesses can gain valuable experience working with public sector clients like Luton Council, thereby enhancing their reputation and expanding their client base. Penna Plc, a recognised SME, was awarded the contract, highlighting the suitability of smaller, specialised firms for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1789 - Specialist Recruitment Consultants to assist with the appointment of the Chief Executive

Notice Description

Specialist Recruitment Consultants to assist with the appointment of the Chief Executive

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57962ec2-9e92-49f4-8ba3-050065a90914
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07b41731-add7-42fa-b9ce-04cb7854d130
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£27,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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