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title: "Interim Head Of People Services - Employee Relations & Business Partnering"
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# Interim Head Of People Services - Employee Relations & Business Partnering

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ceb80a0c-691b-44b3-a84b-118e8ed4e62b

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), based in Wilmslow, England, concluded a procurement process for recruitment services under the title "Interim Head Of People Services - Employee Relations & Business Partnering". This call-off from a framework agreement targeted services in the North West region, valued at £147,000. The contract period began on 5th December 2025 and is set to end on 10th July 2026. The procurement method was selective, and the award status is active as of the latest update on 23rd April 2026.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity for SMEs specialising in recruitment services, particularly within the Employee Relations and Business Partnering sector. Given the substantial contract value and the scope for providing specialised services to the ICO, businesses with expertise in these areas can leverage the opportunity to expand their portfolio. The selective procurement approach suggests a competitive environment where quality and sector-specific experience will be advantageous for potential bidders aiming for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Interim Head of People Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5320510e-76de-4714-823e-877a46c7e070 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,000 |
| 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 | INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE |
| Locality | WILMSLOW |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK9 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHAEL PAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 11:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5320510e-76de-4714-823e-877a46c7e070
- 26 Jan 2026 at 16:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5320510e-76de-4714-823e-877a46c7e070
- 26 Jan 2026 at 16:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5320510e-76de-4714-823e-877a46c7e070
- 12 Dec 2025 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5320510e-76de-4714-823e-877a46c7e070

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5320510e-76de-4714-823e-877a46c7e070
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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