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title: "Recruitment of Strategic Director and Heads of Service"
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published: "2024-10-22"
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# Recruitment of Strategic Director and Heads of Service

Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00ba1f14-af4f-434e-9f61-783a85c4e38b

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## Summary

Exeter City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Recruitment of Strategic Director and Heads of Service" under the classification "Recruitment services" (CPV code 79600000). This service-focused procurement, with a total value of £76,050, took place in England, United Kingdom. The key dates for this tender included the end of the tender period on 1st September 2024, commencement of the contract on 4th September 2024, and its conclusion on 7th November 2024. The procurement stage for this contract is at the "Award" phase, and the contract has been awarded to PENNA PLC, a large-scale organisation. The service aims to search and shortlist one Director post and four Heads of Service.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies and consultancies that specialise in high-level executive searches and strategic placements. Businesses with a strong background in providing comprehensive recruitment services will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are especially suitable for competing in this process, providing they meet the stringent criteria set out by Exeter City Council. Winning such contracts could significantly enhance their portfolio and expand their client base in the public sector.

## Notice

Search & Shortlisting 1X Director Post & 4X Heads of Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef77774-7c2c-4654-b5de-8d13ffd67873 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2024 - 7 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,050 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EXETER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef77774-7c2c-4654-b5de-8d13ffd67873

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef77774-7c2c-4654-b5de-8d13ffd67873
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://exeter.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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