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30 Jul 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Plymouth, UK, has finalised the procurement process for the "Recruitment of Interim Head of Service". The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on recruitment services (CPV 79600000). The contract was awarded to Tile Hill Interim & Executive Limited, located in Letchworth Garden City, UK. This procurement employed a direct method below the threshold and was completed without competition, with the contract period extending from 20th July 2026 to 19th January 2027. The total contract value is £129,600 with a gross amount of £155,520.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the recruitment services sector, especially for SMEs capable of providing experienced interim leadership in public service domains. Companies with expertise in executive search and interim recruitment can leverage their services to fulfil the recruitment needs of public authorities like Plymouth Community Homes Limited. The contract highlights opportunities for businesses to establish themselves as key suppliers for public sector roles without undergoing a competitive tender process, provided they possess the requisite qualifications and experience in the relevant industry.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of Interim Head of Service

Notice Description

Provision of recruitment of Interim Head of Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d734
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072014-2026
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
£129,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jan 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
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE

Further Information

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