---
title: "Interim Director of Transport for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068793"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# Interim Director of Transport for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068793

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council has completed a procurement process for recruitment services to appoint an interim Director of Transport for the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority. The contract, awarded via a direct award procedure using the ESPO Framework Reference 3S-22 Strategic HR Services, was presented in the services category under CPV code 79600000. Although initially encompassing various regions across the UK, including UKC and UKD, the related lot was cancelled, but the contract ultimately became active on 21st April 2026 for Penna Plc, who has been appointed the supplier. The procurement followed a limited method, committing to a value of £230,000 and falls outside the scope of certain directives. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 1st April 2026.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in recruitment services, especially those familiar with strategic HR frameworks like the ESPO. Large-scale recruitment firms, such as Penna Plc, can find lucrative contract opportunities through direct awards where competitive procedures are not required. Such contracts are particularly appealing for established enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector recruitment throughout various UK regions or specialised roles within regional authorities. Businesses with expertise in delivering strategic recruitment solutions are well-positioned to compete in this sector, which can enhance their visibility and growth within the UK public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Recruitment services for the appointment of an interim Director of Transport for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority

### Lot Information

Lot 1

the recruitment of an Interim Director of Transport for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority using ESPO Framework -ESPO Framework Reference 3S-22 Strategic HR Services

### Procurement Information

Direct award made using ESPO Framework Reference 3S-22 Strategic HR Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036175-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £230,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036175-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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