Tender

RFQ 2025/44 - Search and Selection Service for Director of Corporate Services

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking to engage a recruitment partner for the "RFQ 2025/44 - Search and Selection Service for Director of Corporate Services." This tender process is classified under public undertaking, primarily focusing on recruitment and assessment services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 2nd January 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 9th January 2026. The contract is valued at £25,000 GBP and follows an open competition method, suited for services below the threshold. The location is set within the United Kingdom, with the contracting period set to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 28th February 2027.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those familiar with corporate strategy and senior management appointments. The open competition methodology favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming for growth in their strategic recruitment divisions. Successful bidders should effectively demonstrate cost efficiency and project-specific qualities, as the evaluation criteria prioritise quality over cost, weighted at 80% and 20% respectively, allowing firms with a strong track record in executive search to excel.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ 2025/44 - Search and Selection Service for Director of Corporate Services

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) wishes to engage a recruitment partner to provide a confidential and professional Search & Selection service. The successful bidder must have a proven successful track record in operating search for Corporate Services professionals, matching candidates which result in appointments. NMDDC is seeking to appoint an experienced professional for our Corporate Senior Management Team to lead the development and implementation of corporate strategy to enable the Council to deliver its ambitious agenda.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f723
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083537-2025
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, VCSE
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

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 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
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Timothy Ervine
Contact Email
timothy.ervine@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03001374000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

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