---
title: "Head of Service Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c6c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
---

# Head of Service Recruitment

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c6c

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Head of Service Recruitment," which involved the recruitment of a Head of Service for Children's Social Care to cover maternity leave. This contract belongs to the services industry category and focuses on recruitment services. The procurement stage reached completion with the contract being awarded and signed on 22nd January 2026. The active contract period spans from 16th February 2026 to 16th December 2026. The opportunity was mainly located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and was conducted under a sub-central public authority within the UKH31 region. The procurement method was below threshold, with unspecified details.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in executive and interim placements within the public sector. Companies like TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete due to their size, specialised recruitment services, and experience working with public sector clients. The £150,000 contract value indicates a significant project that can foster business growth for suppliers meeting the required specifications, potentially enhancing their portfolio and reputation in providing vital public services.

## Notice

Recruitment of Childrens Social Care Head of Service to cover Maternity Leave

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005833-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005833-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005833-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tile-hill.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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