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Assistant Director City Sustainability

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Sheffield City Council was for the engagement of an Assistant Director of City Sustainability, categorised under recruitment services within the services industry. The contract was awarded to Faerfield Limited, a large-scale supplier, through a direct procurement method without competition due to being below threshold. Situated in Sheffield, this process falls under the sub-central government public authority classification. Key dates include the contract start date of 28th May 2025, with completion set for 28th November 2025. This procurement stage has now reached the contract award phase with a gross value of £15,300 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability and urban development services, particularly in offering leadership and strategic direction in city sustainability initiatives. Companies with a strong record in public sector engagement and recruitment services would find this type of contract beneficial for business growth. Faerfield Limited's success as the awarded supplier demonstrates the potential for suitable businesses to expand their portfolio in government projects within the UK, particularly in regions like Sheffield and neighbouring areas.

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Notice Title

Assistant Director City Sustainability

Notice Description

Permanent requirement for a Assistant Director City Sustainability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052ac1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029189-2025
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
£15,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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