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Executive Recruitment Services

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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31 Dec 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Executive Recruitment Services" has been completed by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council. This contract involves providing executive recruitment advice and support for hiring permanent staff in key executive roles. It falls under the recruitment services category, as per the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 79600000, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct award via the CCS Framework Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services RM6290. The contract period runs from 10th December 2025 to 31st August 2026, with an award value of £54,000 published on 31st December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in recruitment services to align themselves as potential service providers for other similar executive recruitment needs within the public sector. Although this specific contract was awarded through a direct method, businesses experienced in executive recruitment and capable of delivering high-calibre candidates for strategic positions would find a growing demand for such services within local government entities. While this specific opportunity was secured by Penna Plc, it exemplifies the potential growth and partnership prospects available in this industry sector for suitable enterprises.

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Notice Title

Executive Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Executive recruitment advice and support for placing permanent staff in executive roles including CEO, Corporate Directors and Service Unit Directors. Additional information: This contract was awarded via direct award through the CCS Framework Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services RM6290

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73fdb413-58da-47a6-9b6c-7b866294f70c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c24ab8fe-992a-4f95-b0e6-10bffed45bc6
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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