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title: "Director of Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management"
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# Director of Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c454f51-bc48-4410-a37c-38579f6b46cb

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council, based in Yorkshire and the Humber, recently concluded a procurement process under the CPV category 79600000, focusing on recruitment services for a Director of Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management. The process was a direct award to Faerfield Limited, a large-scale supplier, with the contractual period commencing on 2nd July 2026 and concluding on 2nd April 2027. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, having been published on 3rd July 2026, with a total contract value of £23,485. The procurement method used was 'direct', which indicates a streamlined, efficient selection process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those capable of offering strategic human resource solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), might find such opportunities beneficial, given the tender's suitability for these business types. Companies that specialise in public sector staffing, particularly within procurement and contract management, would be well-positioned to take advantage of similar opportunities in future contracts. Sheffield City Council's ongoing need for high-calibre professionals suggests potential recurring opportunities for businesses in this sector.

## Notice

Recruitment for 1 x Director of Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df58514-7021-47db-8da3-651a545aaa79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 2 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,485 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,485 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df58514-7021-47db-8da3-651a545aaa79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df58514-7021-47db-8da3-651a545aaa79
  3rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106946&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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