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Appointment of Recruitment Consultant

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Appointment of Recruitment Consultant" was initiated by Cheltenham Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK. It focused on hiring a recruitment consultancy to fill five senior positions in their Finance, Assets and Climate team. The procedure fell under the industry category of recruitment services and was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it did not involve a competitive tender. The contract has been awarded to Penna Consulting Ltd and covers a period from 1st June 2025 to 30th November 2025, with a contract value of GBP 37,300. The procurement stage is complete and entered into the award stage on 30th July 2025, indicating the conclusion of the process.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in recruitment services. Companies suited for such tenders are those with expertise in consulting and staffing for senior roles within the public sector, especially ones like Penna Consulting Ltd, which is categorised as an SME. Engaging with public tenders of this nature not only aids in expanding business portfolios in public sector recruitment but also establishes connections with local governments such as Cheltenham Borough Council, potentially leading to more opportunities in similar fields. Considering the procurement was below threshold and lacked competition, it might offer a simplified entry point for consultancies aspiring to expand into public sector work.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Recruitment Consultant

Notice Description

Cheltenham Borough Council (the Council) are looking to recruit to five senior roles in the Finance, Assets and Climate team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056896
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044089-2025
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
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
£37,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 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
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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