Award

Interim Assistant Director SEND

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the recruitment of an Interim Assistant Director of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by Sheffield City Council has been completed. This contract falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a direct method, classified as below the threshold and without competition. The tender stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Faerfield, a large supplier based in Doncaster. The contract period runs from 24th July 2025 to 24th January 2026 with a contract value of £22,913 GBP. The key announcement date of this award was 29th July 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in the education or public sector. Companies that can provide skilled interim management solutions would find similar tenders attractive for business growth. While the awarded process did not involve competition, understanding such direct procurement processes may help businesses position themselves for future opportunities and collaborations with public authorities like Sheffield City Council. Moreover, it reveals potential avenues in public sector contracts for agencies focusing on educational management positions.

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Notice Title

Interim Assistant Director SEND

Notice Description

Recruitment for a Interim Assistant Director SEND

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05682c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043907-2025
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
£22,913 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jan 2026 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
Raisah Shazad
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142734440

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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