---
title: "EX0015-26/27 - Head Accountant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3ab"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# EX0015-26/27 - Head Accountant

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b3ab

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## Summary

Devon County Council, located in Exeter, has recently completed a public procurement process for the position titled "EX0015-26/27 - Head Accountant," aimed at providing capital accounting support following the retirement of the current Head Accountant. This procurement, classified under the "services" industry category, was conducted using a direct procurement method, described as below the threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £81,000 excluding VAT, was signed on 12th May 2026 and is effective from 1st June 2026 to 27th November 2026. This procurement process has already advanced to the award stage, with Dele Abibu being identified as the supplier.

The tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, particularly in the South West region of England. Although this particular contract has been awarded, similar opportunities may arise, offering growth potential for businesses capable of delivering specialised financial support and consulting services to the public sector. Enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio and engage with sub-central government authorities might find similar tenders beneficial for developing their business presence in the public procurement market.

## Notice

Following the current Head Accountant (Capital) announcing their retirement, an interim Head Accountant is required to provide capital accounting support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055516-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELE ABIBU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055516-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055516-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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