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Interim chief Planning Officer

EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by East Hampshire District Council for the role of Interim Chief Planning Officer, categorised under services. Taking place in Petersfield, United Kingdom, this procurement follows a 'Below threshold - unknown' method. The contract was awarded to Sarto Thomas Ltd, with the process marked as complete. The contract commenced on 4th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 16th December 2025. Key details include a gross contract value of £86,640 and a focus on supplying personnel services including temporary staff.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of personnel services, particularly those adept at supplying interim planning and administrative staff. It is suited for SMEs like Sarto Thomas Ltd, illustrating the potential for growth in such niche markets. Such opportunities allow businesses to expand their public sector footprint and leverage their expertise in temporary staffing solutions, which is often in demand within sub-central government entities.

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Notice Title

Interim chief Planning Officer

Notice Description

Interim chief Planning Officer EHDC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d454
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068599-2025
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
SME

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
£72,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 16 Dec 2025 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
EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ehdc_procurement@easthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERSFIELD
Postcode
GU32 3LJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hampshire
Electoral Ward
Petersfield Bell Hill
Westminster Constituency
East Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARTO THOMAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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