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06 Aug 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has concluded a public procurement process for the recruitment services to appoint a 'Director of People and Organisational Culture.' This contract, awarded to Faerfield Limited, was conducted through a direct award via the ESPO Framework Reference 3S_26 Strategic HR and Recruitment Services LOT 2c. The contract pertains to the industry category of recruitment services, specifically aimed at the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The award stage of the procurement process was completed on 6th August 2026, with the contract set to begin on 8th August 2026 and run until 4th April 2027. The value of the awarded contract is £26,080 GBP. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating a streamlined selection without a competitive bidding process.

This tender offers opportunities for large-scale recruitment agencies experienced in providing high-calibre candidates for senior positions within public organisations. Businesses operating within the HR and recruitment sector can leverage such contracts to bolster their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in delivering specialised recruitment services. Although this procurement was not open to SMEs or VCSEs due to the specific service scale and method employed, the successful completion of this project may create further opportunities for similar-sized companies seeking to expand their dealings with public sector Clients. The direct award procedure highlights the importance of frameworks like ESPO in facilitating efficient procurement practices between public bodies and service providers.

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Notice Title

Director of People and Organisational Culture

Notice Description

Recruitment services for the position of 'Director of People and Organisational Culture', direct award to Faerfield Recruitment Group via ESPO Framework Reference 3S_26 Strategic HR and Recruitment Services LOT 2c. Approved by authorised Officer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f42ad071-af93-4c53-b2ba-15985aaa6263
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89888c5f-7633-4409-a9c7-44087cb14f6a
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 4 Apr 2027 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAERFIELD

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