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CA16173 - RFQ 2025/03 - Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal People

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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17 Sep 2025 at 15:39

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 12:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has successfully completed its procurement process for the "Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal People". This contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the category of assessment centre services for recruitment. It caters to a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom and beyond, covering areas like the Channel Islands and British Oversea Territories. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which encouraged diverse participation. The contract commenced on 17th September 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in recruitment services, particularly those that provide assessment centre services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete in such open procurement procedures. The collaboration with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council would allow businesses to expand their service reach across various regions, enhancing their portfolio and creating future growth prospects in public sector recruitment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16173 - RFQ 2025/03 - Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal People

Notice Description

RFQ 2025/03 - Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal and People Newry, Mourne & Down District Council To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16173. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16173 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a67bbfd9-5f61-48b6-ac38-8ad1462a6a03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e3708-f1d8-4860-9ab8-df9c826d0377
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

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
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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