---
title: "Agency recruitment - Head of Finance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# Agency recruitment - Head of Finance

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684d2

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has completed a procurement process, resulting in a service contract awarded for agency recruitment of an Interim Head of Finance. This process falls within the services category, specifically recruitment services, and pertains to the UKJ1 region in the United Kingdom. The process was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage, with the award being active as of 18 March 2026, lasting until 31 March 2028. Although the project was below the threshold and the procurement method was unknown, the light-touch regime applied. The gross contract value is £654,192, and the legislation guiding the process is the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender can offer substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in recruitment services within the public sector. Firms that are agile, have experience with temporary executive placements, and are adept at managing below-threshold engagements would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those located in the region or familiar with local government structures, may benefit from future similar opportunities. TILE HILL INTERIM & EXECUTIVE LIMITED has demonstrated capability in this arena, making it distinctive in both service delivery and geographical compatibility.

## Notice

Agency recruitment for Interim Head of Finance temporary post

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034995-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £654,192 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| 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

- 17 Apr 2026 at 08:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034995-2026
  17th April 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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