Award

Assistant Director Transport

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 09:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the recruitment of an Assistant Director for Transport has been awarded by Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Sheffield, UK. The procurement process involved a direct method below the threshold, avoiding competition. The award was finalised on 30th April 2026, and the contract duration extends from 30th April 2026 to 30th October 2026. This contract falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, aimed at enhancing the transport department within the council.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in public sector placements. FAERFIELD LIMITED, located in Doncaster, UK, successfully secured the contract, highlighting an opportunity for similar providers to explore smaller, direct procurement processes. With an overall contract value of £21,480, it demonstrates potential for businesses adept at efficient resource allocation in recruitment to capitalise on public sector procurement openings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assistant Director Transport

Notice Description

Recruitment for a AD for Transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068edd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039667-2026
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
£21,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAERFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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