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Temporary Recruitment of a Lead Planning Officer

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the temporary recruitment of a Lead Planning Officer, labelled under the procurement ID "ocds-h6vhtk-059636". The contract, awarded to Macdonald & Co Freelance Ltd, is valued at £49,062 net and is set over a 6-month period from 30th June 2025 to 31st December 2025. This tender falls within the services category, specifically for the supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement was conducted below the threshold with unspecified procurement method details, and the contract is already active as of the signing date on 30th June 2025. The delivery location is identified as Hemel Hempstead in the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and staffing sector, especially those specialising in temporary and personnel supply services. Companies with expertise in providing skilled freelance or contract staff, particularly in the public service sector, can find growth opportunities in engagements such as this one. Large-scale recruitment agencies or enterprises experienced in public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, leveraging their capability to deliver on short-term, high-demand roles. The involvement in such projects can enhance business profiles and expand portfolios within the public authority landscape.

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Notice Title

Temporary Recruitment of a Lead Planning Officer

Notice Description

Temporary Recruitment of a Lead Planning Officer for 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059636
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054822-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,062 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 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
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dacorum.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACDONALD & CO FREELANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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