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Interim Technical Accountant 2024-25

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 May 2025 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has completed the procurement process for an "Interim Technical Accountant 2024-25" service, classified under "Supply services of office personnel" in the South East, United Kingdom. This direct award contracting process, valued at £85,000, was aimed at assisting the Head of Financial Reporting with statutory finance functions. The procurement stage is currently marked as an award, with the award status being active since 26th July 2024. The contract period is from 29th July 2024 to 31st March 2025. Although the tender was part of a direct award process, it signifies an important activity within the services industry category. The procurement was not targeted for SME or VCSE suitability, emphasising a more established contract execution.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for large recruitment consultants specialising in financial services and technical accounting to engage with governmental finance departments. The winning bidder, Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited, a large-scale entity, underscores the suitability for well-established businesses capable of providing specialised personnel quickly and efficiently. Businesses operating in similar domains should consider this an excellent benchmark for engaging in future government tenders. The direct award method highlights the importance of having prior recognition and credibility within the industry to secure such significant contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Technical Accountant 2024-25

Notice Description

Provision of interim technical accountant to assist Head of Financial Reporting with statutory finance reporting functions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5808cc62-a1df-4f82-8c6f-3a98fbf4ea11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf344cc-ac0c-4d4a-8510-fb64de21770d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOWETT-THORPE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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