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title: "CA16914 - RFQ 2025/44 - Search and Selection Service for Director of Corporate Services"
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# CA16914 - RFQ 2025/44 - Search and Selection Service for Director of Corporate Services

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2416e78-227e-4dde-b992-1367e90afa77

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is seeking a recruitment partner through an open procurement process to provide Search and Selection services for their Director of Corporate Services position. Classified under recruitment services (CPV 79600000), this tender invites bids from entities capable of delivering professional search services that result in successful appointments. The tender reached the award update stage with a key date on 13 February 2026. It operates across diverse locations including the United Kingdom and various British territories. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period lasts from 13 February 2026 to 31 August 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment services with a proven track record in corporate placements to enhance their portfolio and gain access to the public sector market. Businesses equipped with expertise in assessment centre services for recruitment (CPV 79635000) are well-suited to compete for this contract, offering a pathway to bolster their credentials in professional services. This engagement with NMDDC aids in establishing long-standing partnerships in the field of recruitment, positioning firms to contribute to the Council’s strategic development goals.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) wishes to engage a recruitment partner to provide a confidential and professional Search & Selection service. The successful bidder must have a proven successful track record in operating search for Corporate Services professionals, matching candidates which result in appointments. NMDDC is seeking to appoint an experienced professional for our Corporate Senior Management Team to lead the development and implementation of corporate strategy to enable the Council to deliver its ambitious agenda. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16914. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16914 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/a5f82c1f-730a-400e-9156-298a8e2f8279 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f82c1f-730a-400e-9156-298a8e2f8279
- 16 Dec 2025 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f82c1f-730a-400e-9156-298a8e2f8279

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f82c1f-730a-400e-9156-298a8e2f8279
  16th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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