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Recruitment of an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2025 at 17:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council involves the recruitment of an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care. This contract, formatted as a service, pertains to the administrative and recruitment services under the industry category of Administrative social services. Located in Oldham, UK (region UKD37), the procurement stage is complete with the award pending. The process followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract period spans from 10th June 2025 to 9th December 2025, possessing a gross value of £113,904.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and administrative social services. It is particularly suited for large-scale enterprises like GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, which succeeded as a supplier in this process. Businesses that provide interim management and have expertise in handling short-term executive roles within public authorities could leverage such contracts for growth. The project's scale and nature also prompt opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in future similar tenders under the public authority sub-central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment of an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care

Notice Description

Requirement for an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care for 6 months. It is expected that the interim Deputy DASS may be needed for between 3 to 6 months in order to allow for the recruitment of the permanent post holder, any incoming post holder notice period and a suitable handover period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031097-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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