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Engagement of Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Portsmouth City Council involved the engagement of an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care for the Summer 2025 period. Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, within the UKJ31 region, the council sought services classified under recruitment, specifically aimed at adult social care. The tender was awarded on 15th December 2025 to STARFISH SEARCH LIMITED, a supplier based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The contract spanned from 13th June 2025 to 12th October 2025, with a gross value of £54,692 GBP, highlighting its below-threshold status under the procurement method 'Below threshold - unknown'. The associated contract was signed on 13th June 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents business growth opportunities specifically for recruitment services companies, particularly those specialising in social care personnel provision. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as STARFISH SEARCH LIMITED could find this type of procurement advantageous for expanding their portfolios in public sector contracts. Businesses that excel at sourcing qualified individuals for interim positions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as this procurement demands expertise in rapidly filling significant roles in local government structures. Such engagements strengthen business relations with governmental bodies and establish reputability in providing essential services.

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Notice Title

Engagement of Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care

Notice Description

Funding for the engagement of an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care (named individual David Jones) to fulfil that role for the Summer 2025 period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f573
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082789-2025
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
£54,692 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Oct 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARFISH SEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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