Tender

CA16914 - RFQ 2025/44 - Search and Selection Service for Director of Corporate Services

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking a recruitment partner to provide a Search and Selection Service for a Director of Corporate Services, as part of its Corporate Senior Management Team. The procurement is under an open procedure, inviting service providers within the recruitment industry to participate. Located in Newry, England, the tender covers recruitment services and assessment centre services, classified under CPV code 79600000. The tender stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 9th January 2026. Prospective bidders are encouraged to note key dates, including the contract period commencing on 1st March 2026 and concluding on 28th February 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs that specialise in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in executive search and selection for corporate roles. Winning this contract would enable businesses to solidify their expertise in providing recruitment solutions to public bodies and potentially lead to future collaborations with the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Businesses with a proven track record in successfully placing professionals in corporate services positions, and who can demonstrate confidentiality and professionalism, would be well-suited to compete for this lucrative opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16914 - RFQ 2025/44 - Search and Selection Service for Director of Corporate Services

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) wishes to engage a recruitment partner to provide a confidential and professional Search & Selection service. The successful bidder must have a proven successful track record in operating search for Corporate Services professionals, matching candidates which result in appointments. NMDDC is seeking to appoint an experienced professional for our Corporate Senior Management Team to lead the development and implementation of corporate strategy to enable the Council to deliver its ambitious agenda. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16914. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16914 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f82c1f-730a-400e-9156-298a8e2f8279
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Timothy Ervine
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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