W218806 People Director Recruitment

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

28 Apr 2026 at 07:13

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the NHS Business Services Authority located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, focused on recruiting a People Director. The tender was identified with the title "W218806 People Director Recruitment" and categorised under business services with a specific focus on recruitment. The contract commenced on 12th January 2026, concluding on 31st March 2026, with Michelle Simpson HR Recruitment Ltd being awarded the contract amid a "Below threshold - without competition" method. The procurement stage reached completion, with key documentation published on 13th January 2026.

This tender, although terminated after reaching its natural conclusion, offers insightful opportunities for HR firms specialising in recruitment services. The NHS Business Services Authority's usage of a direct procurement method indicates potential future opportunities for reputable firms with a strong presence and capacity for non-competitive submissions. Businesses adept in providing director-level recruitment services stand to benefit from such contracts due to their specialised nature within the central government public authority sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

W218806 People Director Recruitment

Notice Description

This was a Single Tender Action awarded for the provision of the People Director Recruitment requirement. The contract is to begin on 12th January until 31st March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038269-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,101 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHELLE SIMPSON HR RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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