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Search & Selection for Chief Operating Officer

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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20 May 2025 at 09:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process to select a supplier for the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The procurement, which was closed under the classification of "Recruitment services," followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition as stated by the council's Contract Standing Orders. The process was classified under the services category, and IRG ADVISORS LLP, based in London, has been awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £48,250 excluding VAT (£57,900 including VAT), was signed on 1st May 2025 and is set to be active until 31st October 2025. This initiative reflects the council's efforts to streamline its internal staffing processes, with the procurement effectively reaching completion on 20th May 2025.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in executive recruitment services, particularly those capable of undertaking efficient search and selection processes for high-level positions. Although the procurement process has concluded, similar opportunities often arise, especially for establishments that can align with public authorities such as sub-central government bodies. Firms that emphasize strategic executive placement and have experience working with larger public sector clients would find such tenders particularly advantageous to pursue, potentially leading to new business growth within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Search & Selection for Chief Operating Officer

Notice Description

To provide a search and selection process for a Chief Operating Officer. Procurement undertaken in accordance with Plymouth City Council Contract Standing Orders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051819
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023024-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
neil.stevens@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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