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CP2709-25 Executive Permanent Recruitment - Director of Children & Young Peoples Futures

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed a direct procurement process under the ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework for the recruitment of a Director of Children & Young Peoples Futures, classified under recruitment services (CPV: 79600000). The procurement, worth £13,250, was a direct award, with the contract commencing on 12th August 2025 and concluding by 7th November 2025. The procurement took place in England, and the contract was awarded to GATENBY SANDERSON LIMITED. The award was made successfully with the publication date on 23rd September 2025, following the award status being active since 11th August 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those adept at executive placements. Given the direct award nature under a framework, enterprises already aligned with such frameworks or capable of providing specialised recruitment services for public sector roles could find this tender especially beneficial for business growth. The involvement of Devon County Council, a major local authority, adds prestige and potential for long-term engagement with the public sector, offering stability and future tendering prospects. Businesses with a strong track record in strategic HR and recruitment would be well-suited to leverage this opportunity.

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Notice Title

CP2709-25 Executive Permanent Recruitment - Director of Children & Young Peoples Futures

Notice Description

Direct award from ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework (3S_22) as permitted by the FW.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cfbef67-1a94-4059-a717-9400fb215607
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c80030-6372-4ddb-b584-208e78b1b32c
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
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
£13,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
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
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

(2) GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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