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Recruitment - Strategy and Inclusive Growth Directorate - Eat Midlands Combined County Authority

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Sep 2025 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Recruitment - Strategy and Inclusive Growth Directorate - Eat Midlands Combined County Authority" contract was led by Nottinghamshire County Council. This procurement, focusing on recruitment services within the services industry category, was conducted through a direct award process. The contract, valued at £60,000, covers recruitment for three director-level positions and was awarded to Faerfield Limited. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 10 April 2025 to 31 October 2025. All services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom, under the procurement classification code 79600000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in recruitment services, specifically in executive search and selection for director-level roles. As the procurement method was a direct award, it is particularly relevant for firms that have established relationships or have a proven track record with the contracting authority, Nottinghamshire County Council. Companies looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector recruitment will find this contract aligns with strategic growth, especially those aiming to expand their service delivery within the Midlands region.

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Notice Title

Recruitment - Strategy and Inclusive Growth Directorate - Eat Midlands Combined County Authority

Notice Description

End-to-end executive search and selection process supporting EMCCA with recruitment to three director-level positions (Director of Economic Growth and Innovation, Director of Skills and Employment, Director of Strategy, Reform and Insight) . Awarded through ESPO 3S-22

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55f1695d-b608-4e01-9c35-6390233811a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAERFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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