---
title: "Recruitment - Head of Investment Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a56c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK"
published: "2026-05-27"
---

# Recruitment - Head of Investment Strategy

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a56c

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## Summary

The British Business Bank has completed a tender process for recruiting a Head of Investment Strategy, situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the services industry category, was initiated as a limited competition due to its below-threshold value, with compliance to the Bank's Standing Financial Instructions. The contract, awarded on 27th April 2026, is valued at £45,000 net of VAT (£54,000 gross) and spans from 28th April 2026 to 27th April 2027. The main procurement category is recruitment services, reflecting the significant expertise required for filling a pivotal role within central government operations.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses proficient in recruitment services, particularly those specialising in high-level executive placements. Companies like Sainty Hird & Partners, the awarded supplier, demonstrate that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with specialised capabilities and an understanding of the central government's specific needs can successfully secure contracts of this nature. By focusing on roles that demand a broad understanding of investment strategy within public sectors, businesses can leverage their expertise to strengthen relationships with public authorities and expand their market presence.

## Notice

For the provision of recruitment of Head of Investment Strategy. This was procured inline with the Banks Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049391-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAINTY HIRD & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 08:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049391-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049391-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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