---
title: "Recruitment of an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0545b6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-09"
---

# Recruitment of an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care

Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0545b6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council involves the recruitment of an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care. This contract, formatted as a service, pertains to the administrative and recruitment services under the industry category of Administrative social services. Located in Oldham, UK (region UKD37), the procurement stage is complete with the award pending. The process followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract period spans from 10th June 2025 to 9th December 2025, possessing a gross value of £113,904.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and administrative social services. It is particularly suited for large-scale enterprises like GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, which succeeded as a supplier in this process. Businesses that provide interim management and have expertise in handling short-term executive roles within public authorities could leverage such contracts for growth. The project's scale and nature also prompt opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in future similar tenders under the public authority sub-central government sector.

## Notice

Requirement for an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care for 6 months. It is expected that the interim Deputy DASS may be needed for between 3 to 6 months in order to allow for the recruitment of the permanent post holder, any incoming post holder notice period and a suitable handover period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031097-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2025 - 9 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,920 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| 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
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 17:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031097-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031097-2025
  9th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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