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Interim Chief Operating Officer engagement

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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13 Oct 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Sheffield City Council, focused on acquiring an Interim Chief Operating Officer to maintain leadership and operational stability following a leadership departure. The contract pertains to the services industry, specifically recruitment services, and took place in Sheffield, United Kingdom, under a direct procurement method identified as "Below threshold - without competition". The tendering process was completed with the contract being signed on 7th October 2025 and becoming active from 14th October 2025 until 13th April 2026. The value of the contract awarded sums to £39,600 GBP.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs looking to provide specialised recruitment services tailored to organisational leadership. With the contract awarded to IRG Advisors LLP, a UK-based SME, it highlights the potential for similar-sized enterprises to engage in contracts that ensure operational continuity for local councils. This engagement underscores the potential for growth in the public sector recruitment industry, particularly for firms with expertise in executive placements and interim management solutions.

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Notice Title

Interim Chief Operating Officer engagement

Notice Description

To procure an Interim Chief Operating Officer to ensure continuity of leadership and operational stability following the departure of the current postholder from Sheffield City Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ade7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064595-2025
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
£39,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 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
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

IRG ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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