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Recruitment - Search & Selection

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 18:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Recruitment - Search & Selection" was initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Northampton, UK. The contract involved the procurement of services for a search and selection company to fill the vacant post of Chief Executive. The industry category was recruitment services, as indicated by the CPV code 79600000. This process was classified as being below threshold with an unknown procurement method, and it reached the award stage on 29th October 2025. The contract was activated with IRG Advisors LLP, trading as Berwick Partners, based in London, starting from 14th September 2025 until 13th September 2026, with additional options for advertising and psychometric testing.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in recruitment services, particularly those offering executive search and selection capabilities. SME-sized companies with expertise in these areas, especially those based within the United Kingdom, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The contract's specifics and additional options point towards potential for expanded service offerings, further enhancing business prospects for suppliers capable of meeting these needs. With a contract value of £36,000, this opportunity demonstrates a viable market for businesses with skills in targeted recruitment solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment - Search & Selection

Notice Description

Procurement of search and selection company in relation to the vacant post of Chief Executive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069568-2025
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2025 - 13 Sep 2026 6-12 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS LLP TRADING AS BERWICK PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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