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title: "Assistant Director Search & Select"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Assistant Director Search & Select

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-157d95ec-1e9e-4a10-aef3-72d3818af615

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Assistant Director Search & Select," aimed at sourcing suitable candidates for the Assistant Director Education & SEND role, under the ESPO framework agreement 3S_22. The procurement falls within the business services category—specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security—and is valued at £18,000. This was a direct award procurement, starting from 19th September 2024 and running until 16th September 2025. The contract was awarded to Starfish Search Ltd, a large entity based in Leeds. The key date for this award was 16th September 2024, with the award notice published on 20th September 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in executive search and recruitment consultancy, particularly those with expertise in education and SEND roles. Companies well-suited to compete are likely those experienced in delivering within the specified framework agreements and capable of meeting the procurement specifications set by public authorities like Leicestershire County Council. Such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio, enhance market reputation, and provide a steady revenue stream over the contract period.

## Notice

To supply Leicestershire county council with appropriate candidates for the appointment of Assistant Director Education & SEND in accordance with the requirement and specification of ESPO framework agreement 3S_22.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d967d4-0b80-4a3b-97cd-86a5355ff71d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARFISH SEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d967d4-0b80-4a3b-97cd-86a5355ff71d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d967d4-0b80-4a3b-97cd-86a5355ff71d
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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