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Executive Search Director of Belonging

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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29 May 2025 at 13:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for the recruitment of a Director of Belonging, a position within the category of recruitment services, particularly under CPV code 79600000. The buying organisation, a public authority under sub-central government, conducted this process through direct, below-threshold procurement without competition. The location for this tender is Sheffield, United Kingdom, and the contract was awarded to Faerfield Limited, a large supplier based in Doncaster. This contract, valued at £26,820 gross, extends from 1st June 2025 to 31st October 2025, with the contract having been signed on 25th May 2025, completing the procurement cycle.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services to engage with public sector organisations and expand their client base, particularly for those equipped to handle executive-level recruitment. Although this specific process was conducted without competition, future similar opportunities may allow for competitive bidding. Businesses positioned to deliver specialised recruitment services may find prospects in building relationships with local government bodies like Sheffield City Council, facilitating growth in the public contract realm.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Search Director of Belonging

Notice Description

Permanent recruitment for a Director of Belonging

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028496-2025
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
£26,820 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
raisah.shazad@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAERFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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