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

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:09

Award Notice
Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is seeking a recruitment partner through an open procurement process to provide Search and Selection services for their Director of Corporate Services position. Classified under recruitment services (CPV 79600000), this tender invites bids from entities capable of delivering professional search services that result in successful appointments. The tender reached the award update stage with a key date on 13 February 2026. It operates across diverse locations including the United Kingdom and various British territories. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period lasts from 13 February 2026 to 31 August 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services with a proven track record in corporate placements to enhance their portfolio and gain access to the public sector market. Businesses equipped with expertise in assessment centre services for recruitment (CPV 79635000) are well-suited to compete for this contract, offering a pathway to bolster their credentials in professional services. This engagement with NMDDC aids in establishing long-standing partnerships in the field of recruitment, positioning firms to contribute to the Council’s strategic development goals.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-d2416e78-227e-4dde-b992-1367e90afa77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f82c1f-730a-400e-9156-298a8e2f8279
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 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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