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Interim Recruitment Services for Data Transformation

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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06 Oct 2026 at 17:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Aster Group Limited commissioned interim recruitment services to appoint a Data Transformation Programme Director. The post is intended to lead delivery of Aster’s data transformation programme, so the requirement combines senior-level recruitment with understanding of data transformation leadership. Aster is a housing group based in Devizes, and the work is for its programme; the procurement gives the delivery location as the United Kingdom. The service falls within temporary and interim personnel supply. The stated scope also refers to strategic advisory and “critical friend” support through the Cirrus Consortium agency labour and recruitment framework, indicating a framework call-off rather than a standalone open competition. The role is programme leadership, not general staffing provision.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Recruit with Purpose Ltd. Aster Group used a limited procedure, making a direct call-off from the Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour & Recruitment Framework 4 without a separate competition. The recorded evaluation basis was price, and one bid was received. The contract was signed on 1 September 2026 and is active, with a value of £216,666.67. The award is recorded as active. Although the tender information labels its single lot cancelled, the award and signed contract are active; the published outcome identifies Recruit with Purpose Ltd as the selected supplier. The contract period is not stated in the available process information.

For recruitment firms, this award shows demand from Aster for interim appointment of a senior programme director to lead a data transformation programme, with strategic advisory and critical-friend support also referenced in the framework call-off. A credible competitor would need to source and assess senior interim leaders with relevant data transformation programme experience, and demonstrate that they can provide the advisory element alongside recruitment. The buyer used an established agency labour and recruitment framework and evaluated the award on price, so framework access and commercially competitive delivery are relevant strengths for comparable requirements. This is a substantial, focused appointment rather than evidence of a broad staffing requirement; firms whose capability is limited to routine temporary workforce supply may be less well matched.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Recruitment Services for Data Transformation

Notice Description

Provision of interim recruitment services to appoint a Data Transformation Programme Director to lead delivery of Aster's data transformation programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award through the Cirrus Consortium Agency Labour & Recruitment Framework 4-provision of strategic advisory and critical friend support.

Procurement Information

Framework call off award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078216
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094467-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£216,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Recruit with Purpose Ltd

Further Information

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