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title: "Recruitment - Search & Selection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d6b5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-29"
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# Recruitment - Search & Selection

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d6b5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Recruitment - Search & Selection" was initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Northampton, UK. The contract involved the procurement of services for a search and selection company to fill the vacant post of Chief Executive. The industry category was recruitment services, as indicated by the CPV code 79600000. This process was classified as being below threshold with an unknown procurement method, and it reached the award stage on 29th October 2025. The contract was activated with IRG Advisors LLP, trading as Berwick Partners, based in London, starting from 14th September 2025 until 13th September 2026, with additional options for advertising and psychometric testing.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in recruitment services, particularly those offering executive search and selection capabilities. SME-sized companies with expertise in these areas, especially those based within the United Kingdom, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The contract's specifics and additional options point towards potential for expanded service offerings, further enhancing business prospects for suppliers capable of meeting these needs. With a contract value of £36,000, this opportunity demonstrates a viable market for businesses with skills in targeted recruitment solutions.

## Notice

Procurement of search and selection company in relation to the vacant post of Chief Executive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069568-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2025 - 13 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRG ADVISORS LLP TRADING AS BERWICK PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 18:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069568-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069568-2025
  29th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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