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title: "BT1789 - Specialist Recruitment Consultants to assist with the appointment of the Chief Executive"
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# BT1789 - Specialist Recruitment Consultants to assist with the appointment of the Chief Executive

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57962ec2-9e92-49f4-8ba3-050065a90914

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## Summary

Luton Council has completed a procurement process titled "BT1789 - Specialist Recruitment Consultants to assist with the appointment of the Chief Executive". Classified under CPV code 79000000, this contract falls within the business services category, including legal, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security services. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 3rd March 2025 to 31st August 2025. The procurement method was labelled as "Other". Key dates for this process involved the tender period ending on 20th February 2025 and the award being made on 25th February 2025, with an award notice published on 27th February 2025. The total contract value is £27,200.

The tender provides significant opportunities for specialist recruitment consultants and businesses within the consulting industry to showcase their expertise in executive recruitment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract, given the specific preference indicated in the suitability criteria. By engaging in this tender, businesses can gain valuable experience working with public sector clients like Luton Council, thereby enhancing their reputation and expanding their client base. Penna Plc, a recognised SME, was awarded the contract, highlighting the suitability of smaller, specialised firms for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Specialist Recruitment Consultants to assist with the appointment of the Chief Executive

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07b41731-add7-42fa-b9ce-04cb7854d130 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,200 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07b41731-add7-42fa-b9ce-04cb7854d130

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07b41731-add7-42fa-b9ce-04cb7854d130
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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