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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, based in Yorkshire and the Humber, recently concluded a procurement process under the CPV category 79600000, focusing on recruitment services for a Director of Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management. The process was a direct award to Faerfield Limited, a large-scale supplier, with the contractual period commencing on 2nd July 2026 and concluding on 2nd April 2027. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, having been published on 3rd July 2026, with a total contract value of £23,485. The procurement method used was 'direct', which indicates a streamlined, efficient selection process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those capable of offering strategic human resource solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), might find such opportunities beneficial, given the tender's suitability for these business types. Companies that specialise in public sector staffing, particularly within procurement and contract management, would be well-positioned to take advantage of similar opportunities in future contracts. Sheffield City Council's ongoing need for high-calibre professionals suggests potential recurring opportunities for businesses in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Director of Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management

Notice Description

Recruitment for 1 x Director of Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c454f51-bc48-4410-a37c-38579f6b46cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df58514-7021-47db-8da3-651a545aaa79
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£23,485 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,485 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 2 Apr 2027 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAERFIELD

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