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Director of Economic Development and Culture

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2025 at 14:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a direct procurement process for the recruitment of a Director of Economic Development and Culture. This contract, identified under ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-05a249", falls within the services industry category specifically aimed at recruitment services. The procurement process, which does not involve competition due to its classification as below threshold, has been finalised with Gatenby Sanderson as the chosen supplier. Key dates include the contract start date of 22nd September 2025 and its end date on 22nd January 2026, with the contract being signed on the 19th of September 2025. The operation takes place within the United Kingdom, specifically under the jurisdiction of Sheffield City Council's location in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, specifically those experienced in high-profile executive appointments. Small and Medium Enterprises, akin to Gatenby Sanderson, which specialises in such placements, are well-suited for similar future tenders issued by local government bodies. The lack of competition in this process underscores the importance of maintaining strong relationships and presence in the local public procurement market, highlighting potential avenues for businesses to establish themselves as preferred suppliers for direct awards. As the procurement was managed as a direct award, businesses with expertise in niche recruitment and possessing the requisite credentials stand to gain considerably from similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Director of Economic Development and Culture

Notice Description

Recruitment for one Director of Economic Development and Culture

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a249
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059773-2025
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
£15,492 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Jan 2026 1-6 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

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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