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P3606 - Recruitment Campaign and Workforce Mobilisation Support

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

31 Jul 2026 at 09:56

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

30 Jul 2026 at 10:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking a specialist recruitment partner to support their Finance Directorate through a Recruitment Campaign and Workforce Mobilisation project. The procurement process, initiated on 30th July 2026, is at the Tender stage and is classified under the services category, specifically recruitment services. This competitive tender will be conducted as an open competition below the national threshold, with a submission deadline set for 21st August 2026. The execution of the contract is expected to commence on 21st September 2026 and will last for a year. The services will be managed through the Council’s e-tendering platform, with Birmingham as the central location for the contract’s implementation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and permanent recruitment services. Businesses that are adept in providing stabilisation and transformation support to finance-related departments would be well-positioned to compete. The opportunity entails a focus on quality, which constitutes 60% of the award criteria, with price making up the remaining 40%. The contract's value is estimated at £166,080, allowing businesses to expand their service portfolio within the public sector. SMEs and agencies with experience in public sector collaboration, particularly those familiar with e-tendering systems, may find this contract advantageous for their growth trajectory.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P3606 - Recruitment Campaign and Workforce Mobilisation Support

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint a specialist recruitment partner to provide executive search and specialist permanent recruitment services in support of the stabilisation, strengthening and long-term transformation of its Finance Directorate. The contract for the services is estimated to commence in September 2026 for a period of twelve (12) months. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 12:00 (noon) on Friday 21st August 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d74f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072590-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£166,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£166,080 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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