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Q1493 - Four (4) Executive Recruitment Search

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council, located in Bridgend, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process titled "Q1493 – Four (4) Executive Recruitment Search," under the services industry category. This tender process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically aimed at below-threshold limited competition. The contract, which came into effect on 20 January 2026, is actively awarded to GatenbySanderson Limited, with a value of £67,200 gross. The procurement stage has reached completion, signifying the finalisation of this recruitment service contract, which extends until 19 January 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of fulfilling executive search requirements. Companies similar to GatenbySanderson Limited, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), could find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their services within the public sector. Organisations with expertise in targeted recruitment and a robust network could leverage such contracts to enhance their profiles and secure similar future engagements with public authorities like Bridgend County Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Q1493 - Four (4) Executive Recruitment Search

Notice Description

Bridgend County Borough Council have awarded a contract for the provision of Four (4) Executive Recruitment Search.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005587-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£56,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Ashton
Contact Email
tenders@bridgend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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