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Deputy Director Digital Recruitment (Interim)

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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04 Jun 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund has completed the procurement process to recruit a Deputy Director for Digital services. This tender, titled "Deputy Director Digital Recruitment (Interim)", falls under the recruitment services industry category, classified with CPV code 79600000. The procurement was executed via a direct award method, with Starfish Search Limited being the awarded supplier. This contract began on 13th January 2025 and is set to conclude on 12th July 2025, offering an extension period of up to six months. The procurement process, initiated in the Tender stage, was completed with a contract value of £83,000. This opportunity is extended to organisations operating within the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This opportunity presents significant prospects for SMEs in the digital recruitment service sector seeking to expand their clientele and footprint within the public funding sphere. The contract with The National Lottery Community Fund, headquartered in Birmingham, represents an esteemed partnership with a publicly recognised entity, ensuring valuable exposure and potential for future tenders. Businesses capable of executing high-level recruitment services within digital strategy frameworks are encouraged to explore such opportunities, as it aligns with upcoming strategic roles in digital transformations within public sector initiatives. Leveraging this contract can position firms favourably for subsequent procurements in related fields.

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Notice Title

Deputy Director Digital Recruitment (Interim)

Notice Description

Recruitment of a Deputy Director: Digital, to support in the delivery of the Fund's future digital vision and strategy. The contract includes an extension period of up to 6 Months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e8e2a68-03b1-4fba-83b3-868d54de3c0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c84d08-3fd5-4a9f-8e09-049c28fee81b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£83,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jul 2025 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
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARFISH SEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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