Award

Interim Assistant Director Access and Inclusion

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jul 2025 at 07:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the position of Interim Assistant Director Access and Inclusion was conducted by Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority, located at Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, United Kingdom. This process is classified under the services category, specifically recruitment services, with the procurement stage being the award phase. The procurement method used was direct, under the "Below threshold - without competition" process, and the award status is marked complete. Key dates include the start of the contract on 24th July 2025 and its conclusion on 24th January 2026. The procurement’s legal basis is connected to the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation.

This tender represents a growth opportunity primarily for businesses involved in recruitment services. The buying organisation has opted for a direct procurement approach, favouring entities with established connections or specialised expertise that can meet the specified requirements efficiently without a competitive bidding process. Large-scale organisations, like Faerfield, a significant player within the recruitment sector, proved well-suited for this contract due to their resources and capabilities to deliver high-quality services swiftly, as exemplified in their award of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Assistant Director Access and Inclusion

Notice Description

Recruitment for a Interim Assistant Director Access and Inclusion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056888
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044063-2025
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
£25,997 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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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