---
title: "Recruitment of 151 Officer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066073"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# Recruitment of 151 Officer

Buyer: SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066073

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## Summary

The South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee is overseeing a procurement process for the recruitment of a 151 Officer, aimed at finding an interim or temporary replacement for the Strategic Director Finance. This procurement, classified under recruitment services, is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, and governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The procedure uses a direct procurement method, deemed "below threshold - without competition," and reflects a finalised award status as of 3 March 2026. Gatenbysanderson Limited from Leeds, West Yorkshire, has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 19 February 2026 with potential for extension up to 18 August 2026. The total contract value is £143,260, with an option to extend for a further three months beyond the initial three-month period.

This tender presents substantial potential for businesses specialising in human resources services, particularly recruitment agencies adept at sourcing high-level financial personnel for public sector roles. Given its straightforward procurement approach, businesses experienced in handling public authority requirements may find it particularly suitable. The contract requires a supplier that can swiftly provide qualified candidates for a crucial position within a government body, thus offering an opportunity for growth through expanding their clientele base within governmental sectors. With a seamless extension possibility, businesses can benefit from prolonged engagement, thereby reinforcing stability in service provision.

## Notice

Recruitment agency to search and provide interim / temporary replacement for Strategic Director Finance (151 Officer)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018757-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 18 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £143,260 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH EAST WALES CORPORATE JOINT COMMITTEE |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018757-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018757-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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