Award

MTCBC Executive Recruitment

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 09:13

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 13:40

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council was aimed at securing recruitment services for appointing a new Director of Education. This contract, classified under the services industry category, primarily involved recruitment services and was located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. The open tender process began on 11th September 2025, with a submission deadline on 24th September 2025, and it concluded with a contract award on 6th January 2026. Gatenbysanderson Limited, based in Leeds, successfully won the contract, receiving an award valued at £16,800, which was signed on 24th October 2025. The council used the eTenderwales platform for communication and submissions throughout the procurement process.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with a strong track record in public sector executive recruitment. Businesses with expertise in engaging top talent for educational leadership roles could significantly benefit from engaging with such tenders. The transparent procurement method and clear timelines demonstrate the council's commitment to a fair competition, thereby opening doors to reliable and reputable suppliers who are seeking to expand their reach in the public sector recruitment market within Wales. Organisations that are agile, experienced in working with local authorities and adept at leveraging online procurement platforms like eTenderwales are well-positioned to succeed in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MTCBC Executive Recruitment

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority has awarded a contract for the recruitment process to appoint a new Director of Education.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155531
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155531
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Human Resources
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1685725000

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

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