---
title: "RFQ 2025/03 - Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal People"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c06"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# RFQ 2025/03 - Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal People

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c06

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has initiated an open tender process for its project titled "RFQ 2025/03 - Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal People." This procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services and assessment centre services, with a gross budget of £30,000. The tender is aimed at services within the United Kingdom, specifically in Newry. The procurement is currently active and is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 30th July 2025 at 13:00 BST. Interested parties are encouraged to direct enquiries by 23rd July 2025, also at 13:00 BST.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and HR services to secure a role within a notable public undertaking. The council seeks SMEs and VCSEs, offering a chance for smaller and community-oriented enterprises to expand their portfolio and reputation through public sector engagement. The process is straightforward under an open competition method, suitable for companies with expertise in providing recruitment services, particularly for senior management roles. The contract period is set to begin on 25th August 2025 through to 31st March 2026, with an option for potential scope expansion, making it an attractive prospect for businesses seeking long-term engagements.

## Notice

RFQ 2025/03 - Search and selection for an Assistant Director Legal and People Newry, Mourne & Down District Council

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038598-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## 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

- 9 Jul 2025 at 12:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038598-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038598-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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