---
title: "Acting Head of Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056ac1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# Acting Head of Service

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056ac1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Acting Head of Service" role was conducted by Halton Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Widnes, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to business and management consultancy services, aimed at providing an interim Head of Service for Regeneration. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, indicating a tailored selection process suitable for the specific needs of the Council. The contract, valued at £30,400, began on 1st April 2025 and is set to end on 31st October 2025, with the procurement stage now in the Award phase as of 31st July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in management and regeneration roles. It's an ideal fit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen their portfolio with public sector contracts. The successful supplier, WALKER SIME LIMITED, operates from Manchester and provides a prime example of the potential for regional businesses to engage with sub-central government projects, leveraging local expertise to fulfil interim roles effectively. Such contracts can facilitate business growth by enhancing market reputation and expanding service networks within public sector frameworks.

## Notice

To provide an interim role of Head of Service for Regeneration, whilst the permanent position is recruited to.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044976-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALKER SIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 17:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044976-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044976-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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