---
title: "Temporary agency recruitment - interim ES Lead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684d6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# Temporary agency recruitment - interim ES Lead

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684d6

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by Oxford City Council, focuses on temporary agency recruitment for an interim Environmental Sustainability Lead. It falls under the "services" industry category and is located in Oxford, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract period starting on 13th April 2026 and ending on 11th April 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown" and followed the light touch regime. The contract, valued at £154,440, was signed on 16th March 2026, and the award was made to SOLACE IN BUSINESS LTD.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations skilled in recruitment and temporary agency services. Businesses that can offer specialised expertise in environmental sustainability roles are well-suited to compete in such contracts. SOLACE IN BUSINESS LTD, an SME based in Wakefield, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the demand for smaller enterprises capable of providing tailored recruitment solutions. The collaboration between Oxford City Council and businesses like SOLACE highlights the importance of expertise and capability in addressing specific needs for public authority procurement.

## Notice

Temporary agency recruitment - interim Environmental Sustainability Lead

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034999-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £154,440 |

## 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 | SOLACE IN BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 08:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034999-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034999-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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