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Recruitment of 151 Officer

SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee is overseeing a procurement process for the recruitment of a 151 Officer, aimed at finding an interim or temporary replacement for the Strategic Director Finance. This procurement, classified under recruitment services, is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, and governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The procedure uses a direct procurement method, deemed "below threshold - without competition," and reflects a finalised award status as of 3 March 2026. Gatenbysanderson Limited from Leeds, West Yorkshire, has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 19 February 2026 with potential for extension up to 18 August 2026. The total contract value is £143,260, with an option to extend for a further three months beyond the initial three-month period.

This tender presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in human resources services, particularly recruitment agencies adept at sourcing high-level financial personnel for public sector roles. Given its straightforward procurement approach, businesses experienced in handling public authority requirements may find it particularly suitable. The contract requires a supplier that can swiftly provide qualified candidates for a crucial position within a government body, thus offering an opportunity for growth through expanding their clientele base within governmental sectors. With a seamless extension possibility, businesses can benefit from prolonged engagement, thereby reinforcing stability in service provision.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of 151 Officer

Notice Description

Recruitment agency to search and provide interim / temporary replacement for Strategic Director Finance (151 Officer)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066073
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018757-2026
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
£143,260 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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