---
title: "W218806 People Director Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# W218806 People Director Recruitment

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604fb

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the NHS Business Services Authority located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, focused on recruiting a People Director. The tender was identified with the title "W218806 People Director Recruitment" and categorised under business services with a specific focus on recruitment. The contract commenced on 12th January 2026, concluding on 31st March 2026, with Michelle Simpson HR Recruitment Ltd being awarded the contract amid a "Below threshold - without competition" method. The procurement stage reached completion, with key documentation published on 13th January 2026.

This tender, although terminated after reaching its natural conclusion, offers insightful opportunities for HR firms specialising in recruitment services. The NHS Business Services Authority's usage of a direct procurement method indicates potential future opportunities for reputable firms with a strong presence and capacity for non-competitive submissions. Businesses adept in providing director-level recruitment services stand to benefit from such contracts due to their specialised nature within the central government public authority sector.

## Notice

This was a Single Tender Action awarded for the provision of the People Director Recruitment requirement. The contract is to begin on 12th January until 31st March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038269-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,101 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHELLE SIMPSON HR RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 07:13 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038269-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002800-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038269-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002800-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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