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title: "Provision of Interim Head of Communications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059a5d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CLEVELAND"
published: "2025-09-15"
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# Provision of Interim Head of Communications

Buyer: THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CLEVELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a5d

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## Summary

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Interim Head of Communications, with an award made on 8th September 2025. The procurement falls within the recruitment services industry category, specifically targeting regions in the United Kingdom such as Stockton on Tees. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, designated as below-threshold without competition, and the contract is now active, running from 9th September to 8th December 2025, valued at £122,400. This procurement activity highlights a strategic need within a sub-central government public authority.

This contract opens pathways for recruitment agencies and intermediaries specialising in high-level executive placements, particularly those capable of fulfilling roles in governmental settings. Although this particular opportunity was awarded without competition, companies looking for similar contracts should demonstrate experience in providing communications executives and a proven track record in public sector staffing. Engaging in such tenders can significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and establish long-term relationships with public authorities. While Michael Page International Recruitment Limited secured this contract, similar companies with expertise in the services category stand to benefit from closely monitoring and preparing for future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Interim Head of Communications Maximum of PS102,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056593-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £122,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CLEVELAND |
| Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056593-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056593-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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