---
title: "Assistant Director of City Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06027d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# Assistant Director of City Transport

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06027d

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Sheffield City Council focused on the recruitment for an interim Assistant Director of City Transport. Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, this process falls under the services industry category and was completed through a direct procurement method as a "below threshold - without competition" tender. The process was initiated on the 9th of January 2026, with the contract spanning from that date until the 8th of July 2026. The interim recruitment services were awarded to FAERFIELD LIMITED, based in Doncaster, marking the award as active as of 8th January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those interested in public sector contracts. The direct procurement method employed suggests a preference for experienced or pre-qualified suppliers who can deliver specialised recruitment services promptly. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like FAERFIELD LIMITED, which already have a foothold in providing recruitment solutions, would find this tender indicative of potential future opportunities within the public sector, especially for acting in roles requiring interim cover during transition periods.

## Notice

Recruitment for a Assistant Director of City Transport interim cover while permanent appointment made.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001726-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,369 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAERFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 10:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001726-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001726-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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