---
title: "Appointment of Recruitment Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056896"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-30"
---

# Appointment of Recruitment Consultant

Buyer: CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056896

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Appointment of Recruitment Consultant" was initiated by Cheltenham Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK. It focused on hiring a recruitment consultancy to fill five senior positions in their Finance, Assets and Climate team. The procedure fell under the industry category of recruitment services and was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it did not involve a competitive tender. The contract has been awarded to Penna Consulting Ltd and covers a period from 1st June 2025 to 30th November 2025, with a contract value of GBP 37,300. The procurement stage is complete and entered into the award stage on 30th July 2025, indicating the conclusion of the process.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in recruitment services. Companies suited for such tenders are those with expertise in consulting and staffing for senior roles within the public sector, especially ones like Penna Consulting Ltd, which is categorised as an SME. Engaging with public tenders of this nature not only aids in expanding business portfolios in public sector recruitment but also establishes connections with local governments such as Cheltenham Borough Council, potentially leading to more opportunities in similar fields. Considering the procurement was below threshold and lacked competition, it might offer a simplified entry point for consultancies aspiring to expand into public sector work.

## Notice

Cheltenham Borough Council (the Council) are looking to recruit to five senior roles in the Finance, Assets and Climate team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044089-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,300 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 9SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 08:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044089-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044089-2025
  30th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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