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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 10:56

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

30 Jul 2026 at 11:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council sought a specialist recruitment partner for executive search and specialist permanent recruitment services. The work was intended to support the stabilisation, strengthening and long-term transformation of the Council’s Finance Directorate. This is a professional recruitment and workforce mobilisation requirement, suited to firms with expertise in senior-level search and permanent appointments. Services would have been delivered for Birmingham City Council in Birmingham, within the Council’s Finance Directorate. The procurement covered one requirement rather than separate service areas, and the Council was the buying organisation responsible for the requirement.

The procurement reached tender: the Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition, with electronic submissions permitted through its e-tendering system. Enquiries were due by 12:00 on 18 August 2026, and completed quotations by 12:00 on 21 August 2026. The intended contract period was 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2027. The estimated value was £166,080 excluding VAT and £199,296 including VAT. Quality represented 60% of the evaluation and price 40%. The procurement was subsequently cancelled and withdrawn. Birmingham City Council said it was reconsidering the proposed procurement route, subject to further discussion and approval, so the process would not proceed at that time.

This requirement suited specialist recruitment businesses able to provide executive search and permanent recruitment for a public-sector finance function. Relevant suppliers would need to understand senior and specialist hiring, workforce mobilisation, and the challenges of stabilising and transforming a Finance Directorate. The opportunity was particularly relevant to recruitment partners with experience identifying, assessing and appointing finance professionals for complex organisations, and with the capacity to manage a coordinated campaign rather than isolated vacancies. It could also suit firms combining search expertise with broader workforce planning and mobilisation support. The procurement was cancelled, so suppliers should treat this opportunity as withdrawn rather than as a current route to contract.

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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Postcode Area
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

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