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09 Jun 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Temporary Recruitment Services - Interim Financial Accountant," was conducted by the University of Huddersfield, a sub-central government public authority located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of recruitment services, with the procurement stage being the award. Conducted as a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, this contract was awarded on 28th April 2026 and covers the period from 11th May 2026 to 20th November 2026. The contract is valued at £86,520. The service will be delivered in the UKE44 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those that have the capability to provide interim financial accounting staff. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Broster Buchanan Limited, which successfully secured this contract, are well-positioned to tap into such opportunities due to the procurement method favouring SMEs by excluding extensive competition. Organisations that can deliver high-quality recruitment services within budget and timelines are likely to benefit from similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Temporary Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Temporary Recruitment Services - Interim Financial Accountant

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054203-2026
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
£86,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 20 Nov 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
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROSTER BUCHANAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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