Tender

PLACE1003 Permanent Social Worker Quote

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 15:50

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18 Nov 2025 at 12:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Matlock, is seeking to procure services for permanent recruitment of social workers within its Children's Social Work services. The procurement, titled "PLACE1003 Permanent Social Worker Quote", belongs to the recruitment services industry category, and covers a location within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKF1 region. This tender is currently at the tender update stage, with electronic submissions accepted until 25th November 2025 at 09:00. The process is open for competition, aimed at obtaining detailed pricing from recruitment agencies, structured as a fee percentage of the salary for each permanent role.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for recruitment agencies, particularly those with experience in social care and talent acquisition. Agencies capable of providing cost-effective and high-quality recruitment solutions will be well-suited to compete for this tender. SMEs are encouraged to participate, potentially opening avenues for business growth by partnering with a forward-thinking local authority committed to securing exceptional talent in social care. The contract period extends from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026, offering a stable engagement for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLACE1003 Permanent Social Worker Quote

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking to obtain pricing information from recruitment agencies to enable a comprehensive comparison of charges associated with sourcing potential candidates. This process will ensure transparency and value for money by evaluating agency fees and any additional costs. The objective is to identify the most cost-effective and efficient options for meeting recruitment needs while maintaining quality standards. Suppliers are invited to submit pricing as a fee percentage of the salary of each individual permanent role.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e337
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075789-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
countyprocurementcompliance.team@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

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