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IT Interim DevOps Engineer

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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24 Dec 2025 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Anchor Hanover Group, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity, recently completed a procurement process for an "IT Interim DevOps Engineer" service contract. The procurement, identified as award number ocds-h6vhtk-05fd0c-086041-2025, was targeted at covering IT staffing needs over a specific period with possible extensions. The procurement utilized a "Below threshold - unknown" method, indicative of a relatively straightforward procurement process. The tender went through the final stages by 24th December 2025 with the contract commencing on 15th November 2025 and scheduled to conclude by 17th May 2026. The service location ranges across multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, among others, highlighting a broad service delivery footprint within the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £76,275, was awarded to CREATIFY GROUP LTD, a small enterprise based in Newbury.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the IT recruitment and staffing industry. Such enterprises, particularly those capable of supplying interim DevOps engineering resources, will find this contract advantageous for business growth. Given the scope of service across numerous UK regions, companies with a strong geographic distribution and capability to manage multi-location contracts would be well-suited to compete effectively. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and expertise in managing interim IT roles stand to benefit from engaging in similar tenders issued by public authorities like the Anchor Hanover Group. This contract not only provides financial incentives but also a platform for increasing company visibility and establishing relationships with public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

IT Interim DevOps Engineer

Notice Description

IT Interim DevOps Engineer to cover for a period of time (extension)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086041-2025
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
£76,275 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2025 - 17 May 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
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
allen.norman@anchor.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIFY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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