---
title: "Engagement of Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f573"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-15"
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# Engagement of Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f573

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Portsmouth City Council involved the engagement of an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care for the Summer 2025 period. Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, within the UKJ31 region, the council sought services classified under recruitment, specifically aimed at adult social care. The tender was awarded on 15th December 2025 to STARFISH SEARCH LIMITED, a supplier based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The contract spanned from 13th June 2025 to 12th October 2025, with a gross value of £54,692 GBP, highlighting its below-threshold status under the procurement method 'Below threshold - unknown'. The associated contract was signed on 13th June 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents business growth opportunities specifically for recruitment services companies, particularly those specialising in social care personnel provision. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as STARFISH SEARCH LIMITED could find this type of procurement advantageous for expanding their portfolios in public sector contracts. Businesses that excel at sourcing qualified individuals for interim positions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as this procurement demands expertise in rapidly filling significant roles in local government structures. Such engagements strengthen business relations with governmental bodies and establish reputability in providing essential services.

## Notice

Funding for the engagement of an Interim Deputy Director of Adult Social Care (named individual David Jones) to fulfil that role for the Summer 2025 period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082789-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,692 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARFISH SEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 10:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082789-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082789-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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