---
title: "Recruitment for Manager for Children's Social Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061305"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-30"
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# Recruitment for Manager for Children's Social Care

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061305

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Bedford Borough Council, located at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, UK. The contract, titled "Recruitment for Manager for Children's Social Care," falls under the services industry category, specifically recruitment services. The procurement stage is complete, with a direct procurement method implemented below the threshold without competition due to urgency reasons. The contract was awarded to Tile Hill Interim & Executive Ltd, starting from 7th January 2026 and ending on 5th June 2026, with the contract signed on 6th January 2026. The procurement was classified under the UK_CA_TYPE scheme as a public authority - sub-central government, and the main category was services.

This tender presents a specific business growth opportunity, especially for large recruitment firms such as Tile Hill Interim & Executive Ltd that can promptly address urgent staffing needs in the public sector. Businesses that have a proven track record in providing recruitment services for social care management positions are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The contract value awarded was £99,900 gross (£83,250 net), indicating substantial business potential for those equipped to meet the required service standards in future opportunities.

## Notice

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Recruitment agency (Recruitment for Manager for Children's Social Care) - There were no suitable candidates available through the agencies linked to Comensura for recruitment of interim Manager for Children's Social Care. Recruitment was therefore completed through Tile Hill Agency - this was approved by C.Exec

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008477-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| 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

- 30 Jan 2026 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008477-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008477-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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