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Childrens Commissioning transformation - Advisor Recruitment

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed a procurement process for the recruitment of advisors to support the transformation of children's commissioning. The contract, titled "Childrens Commissioning Transformation - Advisor Recruitment," is situated within the services industry category, specifically focusing on recruitment services. This contract was awarded on 29th July 2025 and will last from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. The procurement method was below threshold with an unknown specific process. It pertains to the Southend On Sea area, and the contract had a gross value of £34,560.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in providing expertise for public sector transformation initiatives. With the need for specialised SME support for the children's commissioning and operational teams, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on advisory and coaching services would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. The recent award to THE ECM GROUP LIMITED, a supplier based in Cheltenham, highlights the potential for growth in the recruitment services sector by partnering with local governments for transformational projects.

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Notice Title

Childrens Commissioning transformation - Advisor Recruitment

Notice Description

To support the transformation work for Childrens Commissioning. Provide SME support and supporting the commissioning and operational children's teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05683d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043933-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£28,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
traceyschneider@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ECM GROUP

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