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title: "RFQ 2025/44 - Search and Selection Service for Director of Corporate Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f723"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# RFQ 2025/44 - Search and Selection Service for Director of Corporate Services

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f723

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking to engage a recruitment partner for the "RFQ 2025/44 - Search and Selection Service for Director of Corporate Services." This tender process is classified under public undertaking, primarily focusing on recruitment and assessment services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 2nd January 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 9th January 2026. The contract is valued at £25,000 GBP and follows an open competition method, suited for services below the threshold. The location is set within the United Kingdom, with the contracting period set to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 28th February 2027.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those familiar with corporate strategy and senior management appointments. The open competition methodology favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming for growth in their strategic recruitment divisions. Successful bidders should effectively demonstrate cost efficiency and project-specific qualities, as the evaluation criteria prioritise quality over cost, weighted at 80% and 20% respectively, allowing firms with a strong track record in executive search to excel.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) wishes to engage a recruitment partner to provide a confidential and professional Search & Selection service. The successful bidder must have a proven successful track record in operating search for Corporate Services professionals, matching candidates which result in appointments. NMDDC is seeking to appoint an experienced professional for our Corporate Senior Management Team to lead the development and implementation of corporate strategy to enable the Council to deliver its ambitious agenda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083537-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 16:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083537-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083537-2025
  16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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