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title: "CA16173 - RFQ 2025/03 - Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal People"
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# CA16173 - RFQ 2025/03 - Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal People

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a67bbfd9-5f61-48b6-ac38-8ad1462a6a03

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has successfully completed its procurement process for the "Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal People". This contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the category of assessment centre services for recruitment. It caters to a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom and beyond, covering areas like the Channel Islands and British Oversea Territories. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which encouraged diverse participation. The contract commenced on 17th September 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in recruitment services, particularly those that provide assessment centre services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete in such open procurement procedures. The collaboration with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council would allow businesses to expand their service reach across various regions, enhancing their portfolio and creating future growth prospects in public sector recruitment.

## Notice

RFQ 2025/03 - Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal and People Newry, Mourne & Down District Council To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16173. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16173 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e3708-f1d8-4860-9ab8-df9c826d0377 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 15:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e3708-f1d8-4860-9ab8-df9c826d0377
- 9 Jul 2025 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e3708-f1d8-4860-9ab8-df9c826d0377

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e3708-f1d8-4860-9ab8-df9c826d0377
  9th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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