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Interim Director of Transport for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed a procurement process for recruitment services to appoint an interim Director of Transport for the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority. The contract, awarded via a direct award procedure using the ESPO Framework Reference 3S-22 Strategic HR Services, was presented in the services category under CPV code 79600000. Although initially encompassing various regions across the UK, including UKC and UKD, the related lot was cancelled, but the contract ultimately became active on 21st April 2026 for Penna Plc, who has been appointed the supplier. The procurement followed a limited method, committing to a value of £230,000 and falls outside the scope of certain directives. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 1st April 2026.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in recruitment services, especially those familiar with strategic HR frameworks like the ESPO. Large-scale recruitment firms, such as Penna Plc, can find lucrative contract opportunities through direct awards where competitive procedures are not required. Such contracts are particularly appealing for established enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector recruitment throughout various UK regions or specialised roles within regional authorities. Businesses with expertise in delivering strategic recruitment solutions are well-positioned to compete in this sector, which can enhance their visibility and growth within the UK public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Director of Transport for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority

Notice Description

Recruitment services for the appointment of an interim Director of Transport for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority

Lot Information

Lot 1

the recruitment of an Interim Director of Transport for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority using ESPO Framework -ESPO Framework Reference 3S-22 Strategic HR Services

Procurement Information

Direct award made using ESPO Framework Reference 3S-22 Strategic HR Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068793
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036175-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£230,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

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