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title: "Recruitment - Strategy and Inclusive Growth Directorate - Eat Midlands Combined County Authority"
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# Recruitment - Strategy and Inclusive Growth Directorate - Eat Midlands Combined County Authority

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb3ff726-f0ca-4a2c-acab-9f7b27d5d859

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Recruitment - Strategy and Inclusive Growth Directorate - Eat Midlands Combined County Authority" contract was led by Nottinghamshire County Council. This procurement, focusing on recruitment services within the services industry category, was conducted through a direct award process. The contract, valued at £60,000, covers recruitment for three director-level positions and was awarded to Faerfield Limited. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 10 April 2025 to 31 October 2025. All services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom, under the procurement classification code 79600000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in recruitment services, specifically in executive search and selection for director-level roles. As the procurement method was a direct award, it is particularly relevant for firms that have established relationships or have a proven track record with the contracting authority, Nottinghamshire County Council. Companies looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector recruitment will find this contract aligns with strategic growth, especially those aiming to expand their service delivery within the Midlands region.

## Notice

End-to-end executive search and selection process supporting EMCCA with recruitment to three director-level positions (Director of Economic Growth and Innovation, Director of Skills and Employment, Director of Strategy, Reform and Insight) . Awarded through ESPO 3S-22

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55f1695d-b608-4e01-9c35-6390233811a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| 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 | FAERFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 08:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55f1695d-b608-4e01-9c35-6390233811a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55f1695d-b608-4e01-9c35-6390233811a8
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

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