---
title: "Penna contract for the recruitment of an HRDirector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a6a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
---

# Penna contract for the recruitment of an HRDirector

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a6a

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has completed a public procurement process for the recruitment of an HR Director through Penna PLC, a large supplier based in London. This contracting process falls under the services category, specifically supply services of personnel including temporary staff, and is part of a managed provider model. The tender was executed under a below-threshold procurement method starting on 23rd February 2026 and ending on 23rd August 2026, with the contract signed on 16th February 2026. The total contract value is GBP 138,996. The procurement was initiated to address the immediate staffing needs of Southampton City Council, with the award being finalised on 15th May 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in HR and personnel supply services. Companies that provide skilled temporary staffing solutions at a competitive rate would find opportunities in similar public sector contracts, particularly with local government bodies looking for interim management solutions. Businesses adept in navigating below-threshold procurement processes and offering flexible HR services are well-positioned to compete in this sector. The ongoing relationship and recognition gained from such contracts can enhance their market presence and potentially lead to further government procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Interim director via an agency. Provider will operate as the managed provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045094-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 23 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,830 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 15:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045094-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045094-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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