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Temporary agency recruitment - interim ES Lead

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Oxford City Council, focuses on temporary agency recruitment for an interim Environmental Sustainability Lead. It falls under the "services" industry category and is located in Oxford, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract period starting on 13th April 2026 and ending on 11th April 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown" and followed the light touch regime. The contract, valued at £154,440, was signed on 16th March 2026, and the award was made to SOLACE IN BUSINESS LTD.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations skilled in recruitment and temporary agency services. Businesses that can offer specialised expertise in environmental sustainability roles are well-suited to compete in such contracts. SOLACE IN BUSINESS LTD, an SME based in Wakefield, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the demand for smaller enterprises capable of providing tailored recruitment solutions. The collaboration between Oxford City Council and businesses like SOLACE highlights the importance of expertise and capability in addressing specific needs for public authority procurement.

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Notice Title

Temporary agency recruitment - interim ES Lead

Notice Description

Temporary agency recruitment - interim Environmental Sustainability Lead

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034999-2026
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
£154,440 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2027 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLACE IN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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