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Acting Head of Service

Halton Borough Council

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31 Jul 2025 at 18:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Acting Head of Service" role was conducted by Halton Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Widnes, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to business and management consultancy services, aimed at providing an interim Head of Service for Regeneration. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, indicating a tailored selection process suitable for the specific needs of the Council. The contract, valued at £30,400, began on 1st April 2025 and is set to end on 31st October 2025, with the procurement stage now in the Award phase as of 31st July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in management and regeneration roles. It's an ideal fit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen their portfolio with public sector contracts. The successful supplier, WALKER SIME LIMITED, operates from Manchester and provides a prime example of the potential for regional businesses to engage with sub-central government projects, leveraging local expertise to fulfil interim roles effectively. Such contracts can facilitate business growth by enhancing market reputation and expanding service networks within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acting Head of Service

Notice Description

To provide an interim role of Head of Service for Regeneration, whilst the permanent position is recruited to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056ac1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044976-2025
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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
Halton Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALKER SIME LIMITED

Further Information

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