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Director of Change and Effectiveness Interim Recruitment

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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16 Mar 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University launched a procurement initiative titled "Director of Change and Effectiveness Interim Recruitment" aimed at securing an interim engagement for a six-month term. This procurement process, categorised under business services like law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, targeted Leicester in the United Kingdom. It was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold, indicating no competition was involved. The contract's effective period started on 2nd March 2026 and is slated to complete on 31st August 2026, with a gross value of £65,000. The status of the tender is complete, and the contract's awarding stage commenced on 16th March 2026.

This tender represents a viable opportunity for businesses offering consultancy services, particularly those specialising in organisational change and effectiveness. Given the interim nature of the role, SMEs well-versed in dynamic environments would be particularly suited for similar future opportunities at De Montfort University. The procurement highlights potential avenues for growth through direct engagement in projects requiring specialised expertise in change management, thereby inviting experienced consultants to approach De Montfort University with their credentials for upcoming projects.

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Notice Title

Director of Change and Effectiveness Interim Recruitment

Notice Description

Contract for interim engagement of Director of Change and Effectiveness (six-month term)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066aab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023350-2026
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADHART CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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