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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council, located in Exeter, has recently completed a public procurement process for the position titled "EX0015-26/27 - Head Accountant," aimed at providing capital accounting support following the retirement of the current Head Accountant. This procurement, classified under the "services" industry category, was conducted using a direct procurement method, described as below the threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £81,000 excluding VAT, was signed on 12th May 2026 and is effective from 1st June 2026 to 27th November 2026. This procurement process has already advanced to the award stage, with Dele Abibu being identified as the supplier.

The tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, particularly in the South West region of England. Although this particular contract has been awarded, similar opportunities may arise, offering growth potential for businesses capable of delivering specialised financial support and consulting services to the public sector. Enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio and engage with sub-central government authorities might find similar tenders beneficial for developing their business presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

EX0015-26/27 - Head Accountant

Notice Description

Following the current Head Accountant (Capital) announcing their retirement, an interim Head Accountant is required to provide capital accounting support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055516-2026
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 27 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELE ABIBU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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