Award

Assistant Director Children and Families x2

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Oct 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Sheffield, initiated a procurement process for the recruitment of two Assistant Directors for Children and Families. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awarded on 3rd October 2025. Utilizing a direct procurement method below the threshold, the process did not involve competition. The award, categorized under services with a focus on recruitment, was granted to Faerfield Limited, a company based in Doncaster. The contract is active, with a term extending from 3rd October 2025 to 2nd January 2026, and a total value of £34,600.

This contract offers business growth opportunities particularly for enterprises specializing in recruitment services, such as Faerfield Limited. With a procurement method that readily engages smaller enterprises due to its uncomplicated nature, other small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in recruitment or related fields, could leverage similar opportunities by offering niche or specialised services that meet tailored requirements within public sector recruitment. This ongoing public procurement landscape illustrates potential for businesses equipped to deliver targeted recruitment solutions to enhance their portfolio and expand their operational footprint in local government sectors.

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Notice Title

Assistant Director Children and Families x2

Notice Description

Recruitment for 2x Assistant Director for Children's and Families

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062499-2025
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
£34,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2025 - 2 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Raisah Shazad
Contact Email
raisah.shazad@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142734440

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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