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title: "Interim Recruitment - NSIP Consultant Planner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068bc5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# Interim Recruitment - NSIP Consultant Planner

Buyer: EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068bc5

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## Summary

East Lindsey District Council has completed its procurement process through a direct award to Sarto Thomas Ltd for Interim Recruitment services specific to NSIP Consultant Planner roles. The procurement method involved a direct award to ensure continuity in service, as the existing consultant possesses critical expertise and ongoing project familiarity. This award encompasses delivery within the UK, with services continuing from 19 May 2026 to 18 May 2027, and offers an option for a 12-month extension. The contract, valued at £357,400, is part of the recruitment services industry category, highlighting its importance within the public authority sector. The procurement phase is under the Award tag, signifying completion, with the related legal basis under the procurement act 2023 ensuring compliance and transparency according to regulatory standards.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those who can provide niche expertise and ensure service continuity without disruption. Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in consulting and recruitment services can leverage similar tenders to expand their client portfolios, participate in public sector procurement, and demonstrate their capability in fulfilling roles that demand specialised knowledge. As the council aims to implement long-term planning strategies, businesses offering interim recruitment solutions that align with public sector requirements stand well-positioned for future procurement engagement.

## Notice

The Council intends to enter into a direct award for the continued provision of specialist recruitment services with Sarto Thomas Ltd, retaining the same consultant currently engaged on assignment. Services will be delivered by Sarto Thomas Ltd, while the Purchase Order and payment arrangements will be made through 3R Finance Ltd, their authorised factoring company

### Procurement Information

This Transparency Notice is issued in accordance with Section 44 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Regulation 26 of the Procurement Regulations 2024, which require publication of a transparency notice prior to making a direct award. The Council intends to enter into a direct award for the continued provision of specialist recruitment services with Sarto Thomas Ltd, retaining the same consultant currently engaged on assignment. Services will be delivered by Sarto Thomas Ltd, while the Purchase Order and payment arrangements will be made through 3R Finance Ltd, their authorised factoring company. The direct award is made under the permitted justification in Schedule 5 (technical reasons), as the continuation of the existing consultant is necessary to maintain service continuity and avoid disruption to the current recruitment programme. The consultant has specialist knowledge of the roles, candidate pipeline, and compliance requirements, and replacing them at this stage would result in significant duplication of work, delay and inefficiency. The proposed direct award will extend the current arrangement for an initial period of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. This approach ensures continuity of service while providing the Council with sufficient time to plan and implement a future procurement strategy in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038103-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2026 - 18 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £357,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | HORNCASTLE |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN9 6PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SARTO THOMAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 13:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038103-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038103-2026
  27th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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