Award

Interim Head Of People Services - Employee Relations & Business Partnering

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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23 Apr 2026 at 11:42

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26 Jan 2026 at 16:40

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26 Jan 2026 at 16:38

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12 Dec 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), based in Wilmslow, England, concluded a procurement process for recruitment services under the title "Interim Head Of People Services - Employee Relations & Business Partnering". This call-off from a framework agreement targeted services in the North West region, valued at £147,000. The contract period began on 5th December 2025 and is set to end on 10th July 2026. The procurement method was selective, and the award status is active as of the latest update on 23rd April 2026.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity for SMEs specialising in recruitment services, particularly within the Employee Relations and Business Partnering sector. Given the substantial contract value and the scope for providing specialised services to the ICO, businesses with expertise in these areas can leverage the opportunity to expand their portfolio. The selective procurement approach suggests a competitive environment where quality and sector-specific experience will be advantageous for potential bidders aiming for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Interim Head Of People Services - Employee Relations & Business Partnering

Notice Description

Interim Head of People Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ceb80a0c-691b-44b3-a84b-118e8ed4e62b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5320510e-76de-4714-823e-877a46c7e070
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 10 Jul 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL PAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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