---
title: "Interim AD for SEND"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060584"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Interim AD for SEND

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060584

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Sheffield City Council as the buying organisation, seeking services in the recruitment category. The tender titled "Interim AD for SEND" pertains to the interim recruitment of an Assistant Director for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This procured service falls under the industry category of recruitment services as identified by the CPV code 79600000. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded to FAERFIELD LIMITED. The location for this procurement is in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The process was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, with the contract commencing on 12th February 2026 and concluding on 11th August 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for companies specialising in recruitment services to engage with public sector contracts, especially those focused on providing interim management solutions. Businesses like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can swiftly provide qualified personnel in the educational sector would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The project's nature, requiring specialised recruitment for a key educational position, indicates potential for growth in sectors where niche expertise is in demand. Companies interested in expanding their portfolio in the public sector recruitment domain would benefit from keeping a strategic focus on such opportunities.

## Notice

Recruitment for a Interim Assistant Director for SEND.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003033-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 11 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,173 |

## 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

- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003033-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003033-2026
  14th 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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