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Supply of Recruitment and Executive Search Servies

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council recently completed a direct procurement process for the supply of recruitment and executive search services to fill management and executive roles. The procurement, awarded under the "services" category, was conducted without competition as it fell below the threshold. Based in Ipswich, Suffolk County Council offers public services as a sub-central government authority in region UKH14. The contract with TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE LIMITED commenced on 26th November 2025 and runs until 25th November 2026, with an option for a one-year extension. The contract value is £200,000 gross, and the agreement is active as of the date signed, 26th November 2025.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in recruitment and executive search services, particularly those capable of meeting the needs of public sector clients. Firms that are classified as SMEs could find this type of contract beneficial, as demonstrated by TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise that secured the contract. Organisations well-versed in public sector recruitment can leverage such opportunities to expand their service offerings, enhance market presence, and develop strategic alliances with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Supply of Recruitment and Executive Search Servies

Notice Description

Provision for the supply of recruitment and executive search services for the fulfilment of management and executive roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085206-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£166,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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