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Head of Service Recruitment

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Head of Service Recruitment," which involved the recruitment of a Head of Service for Children's Social Care to cover maternity leave. This contract belongs to the services industry category and focuses on recruitment services. The procurement stage reached completion with the contract being awarded and signed on 22nd January 2026. The active contract period spans from 16th February 2026 to 16th December 2026. The opportunity was mainly located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and was conducted under a sub-central public authority within the UKH31 region. The procurement method was below threshold, with unspecified details.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in executive and interim placements within the public sector. Companies like TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete due to their size, specialised recruitment services, and experience working with public sector clients. The £150,000 contract value indicates a significant project that can foster business growth for suppliers meeting the required specifications, potentially enhancing their portfolio and reputation in providing vital public services.

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Notice Title

Head of Service Recruitment

Notice Description

Recruitment of Childrens Social Care Head of Service to cover Maternity Leave

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005833-2026
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lissa-marieminnis@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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