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Interim Strategic Lead for Statutory SEND

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Interim Strategic Lead for Statutory SEND," involves recruitment services within the services industry category. It is located in Sheffield, with an award status indicating that the procurement process is complete. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition, and the contract period runs from 24th February 2026 to 23rd August 2026. The contract was signed on 12th January 2026, with the notice published on 14th January 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in recruitment services. The successful supplier, FAERFIELD LIMITED, is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Doncaster. Given the nature of the requirements, SMEs with expertise in recruitment and interim management services would have been well-suited to pursue this opportunity, even though the procurement method was direct, indicating no open competition was part of the selection process. Business growth can be achieved through understanding such direct procurement opportunities with local councils for specialised roles.

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Notice Title

Interim Strategic Lead for Statutory SEND

Notice Description

Recruitment for 1 Interim Strategic Lead for Statutory SEND

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060585
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003034-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£22,717 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 23 Aug 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAERFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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