HR Consultancy

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£50k

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

16 Apr 2026

Description

DBW is intending to undertake a direct award of HR Consultancy Services to cover maternity leave on a had hoc basis. The direct award to Pathways People (Sarah Hopkins) represents the most efficient, value-focused, and operationally practical solution to address the temporary loss of senior HR capacity. The supplier has been identified as the best-fit option following a proportionate market review, and the arrangement provides DBW with a high-quality, flexible and cost-effective support model during the maternity cover period.

Scope

Reference
DBW00208.00
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - without competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£50k

Award date

Contract start

31 May 2026

Contract end

31 May 2027