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title: "CP2709-25 Executive Permanent Recruitment - Director of Children & Young Peoples Futures"
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buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# CP2709-25 Executive Permanent Recruitment - Director of Children & Young Peoples Futures

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cfbef67-1a94-4059-a717-9400fb215607

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed a direct procurement process under the ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework for the recruitment of a Director of Children & Young Peoples Futures, classified under recruitment services (CPV: 79600000). The procurement, worth £13,250, was a direct award, with the contract commencing on 12th August 2025 and concluding by 7th November 2025. The procurement took place in England, and the contract was awarded to GATENBY SANDERSON LIMITED. The award was made successfully with the publication date on 23rd September 2025, following the award status being active since 11th August 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those adept at executive placements. Given the direct award nature under a framework, enterprises already aligned with such frameworks or capable of providing specialised recruitment services for public sector roles could find this tender especially beneficial for business growth. The involvement of Devon County Council, a major local authority, adds prestige and potential for long-term engagement with the public sector, offering stability and future tendering prospects. Businesses with a strong track record in strategic HR and recruitment would be well-suited to leverage this opportunity.

## Notice

Direct award from ESPO Strategic HR Services Framework (3S_22) as permitted by the FW.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c80030-6372-4ddb-b584-208e78b1b32c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,250 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard'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 | (2) GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c80030-6372-4ddb-b584-208e78b1b32c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c80030-6372-4ddb-b584-208e78b1b32c
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplythesouthwest.org.uk

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