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Recruitment to the Director: Human Resources

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2024 at 09:19

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26 Jul 2024 at 15:22

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22 Jul 2024 at 10:04

Award

22 Jul 2024 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed a procurement process for the recruitment of a Director of Human Resources, with the contract awarded to Faerfield Limited. The procurement, classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £30,000 GBP, started on 4th July 2024 and will end on 31st October 2024. The main delivery address is in Southampton (SO14 7LY), with possible extensions to various regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The tender’s completion status has been confirmed, with crucial dates noted such as the tender period ending on 18th June 2024 and the award date on 22nd July 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for established executive search and selection firms, especially those experienced in senior recruitment for public sector roles. Such businesses can leverage this project to showcase their expertise and potentially secure further contracts within the public sector. While the terms indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations were not specifically targeted, the awarded contract highlights the potential for large, well-equipped recruitment firms to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Recruitment to the Director: Human Resources

Notice Description

To procure an executive search and selection supplier for the recruitment to the Director: Human Resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c1be725-98cc-4d8d-86ae-fb60cbe74082
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86bff6a4-76e0-429d-99ad-aadbe2f12c83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAERFIELD

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