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Recruitment - Head of Investment Strategy

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK

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27 May 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank has completed a tender process for recruiting a Head of Investment Strategy, situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the services industry category, was initiated as a limited competition due to its below-threshold value, with compliance to the Bank's Standing Financial Instructions. The contract, awarded on 27th April 2026, is valued at £45,000 net of VAT (£54,000 gross) and spans from 28th April 2026 to 27th April 2027. The main procurement category is recruitment services, reflecting the significant expertise required for filling a pivotal role within central government operations.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses proficient in recruitment services, particularly those specialising in high-level executive placements. Companies like Sainty Hird & Partners, the awarded supplier, demonstrate that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with specialised capabilities and an understanding of the central government's specific needs can successfully secure contracts of this nature. By focusing on roles that demand a broad understanding of investment strategy within public sectors, businesses can leverage their expertise to strengthen relationships with public authorities and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Recruitment - Head of Investment Strategy

Notice Description

For the provision of recruitment of Head of Investment Strategy. This was procured inline with the Banks Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a56c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049391-2026
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 27 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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
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

SAINTY HIRD & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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