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Allen Lane appointment of finance manager

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Allen Lane appointment of finance manager," focused on interim and permanent recruitment services. The contract awards these services to ALLEN LANE LIMITED, a specialised supplier based in London. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The contract began on 7th April 2026 and will run until 9th October 2026, with potential renewals available until 7th April 2030. This limited competition procurement was conducted below the threshold for comprehensive competitive procedures, and the financial value of the contract amounts to £100,000 excluding VAT. The service delivery location is Oxfordshire, identified by the region code UKJ14.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of providing skilled personnel rapidly for interim or temporary roles. SMEs similar to ALLEN LANE LIMITED, well-versed in offering financial management personnel, can benefit from seeking similar contracts. Sub-central government authorities like Oxfordshire County Council may frequently require such services, allowing recruitment firms to showcase their efficacy in meeting public sector demands. Businesses with expertise in personnel supply and robust networks for sourcing potential candidates would find themselves well-positioned to compete for future tenders in similar categories.

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Notice Title

Allen Lane appointment of finance manager

Notice Description

Interim and Permanent Recruitment - Temporary appointment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036781-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 9 Oct 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY 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 1ND
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
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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