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08 Jul 2026 at 17:21

Summary of the contracting process

The contract process initiated by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees involves the hire of a Temporary Finance Manager to cover a substantive vacancy. Categorised under services, the procurement was conducted under a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 23 January 2026, and active from 4 February 2026 to 31 July 2026. The location for service delivery is within the Huddersfield region, under the UKE44 area in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the personnel services industry, particularly those specialising in temporary staff supply. Companies like Vivid Resourcing, which has been selected as the supplier, demonstrate that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have the capacity to secure such contracts. Engaging in such public procurement offers growth potential for businesses capable of fulfilling temporary finance management roles in governmental organisations, enhancing their portfolio and public sector experience.

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Notice Title

Temporary Finance Manager

Notice Description

To provide temporary Finance Manager cover for a substantive vacancy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064418-2026
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

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
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
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

VIVID RESOURCING

Further Information

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