---
title: "MTCBC Executive Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-155531"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-155531.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-06"
---

# MTCBC Executive Recruitment

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-155531

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council was aimed at securing recruitment services for appointing a new Director of Education. This contract, classified under the services industry category, primarily involved recruitment services and was located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. The open tender process began on 11th September 2025, with a submission deadline on 24th September 2025, and it concluded with a contract award on 6th January 2026. Gatenbysanderson Limited, based in Leeds, successfully won the contract, receiving an award valued at £16,800, which was signed on 24th October 2025. The council used the eTenderwales platform for communication and submissions throughout the procurement process.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with a strong track record in public sector executive recruitment. Businesses with expertise in engaging top talent for educational leadership roles could significantly benefit from engaging with such tenders. The transparent procurement method and clear timelines demonstrate the council's commitment to a fair competition, thereby opening doors to reliable and reputable suppliers who are seeking to expand their reach in the public sector recruitment market within Wales. Organisations that are agile, experienced in working with local authorities and adept at leveraging online procurement platforms like eTenderwales are well-positioned to succeed in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority has awarded a contract for the recruitment process to appoint a new Director of Education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155531 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF47 8AN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 09:13 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155531
- 11 Sep 2025 at 13:40 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155531

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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