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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Liverpool, has completed the procurement process for the "Recruitment of Trust Chair" with an award value of £17,325. This process, classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), was conducted using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract period running from 8th June 2026 to 30th November 2026. Key deadlines such as the tender period, which ended on 7th June 2026, have already passed. The contract covers the North West region in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity has been awarded to GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), demonstrating potential for business growth through participation in public tenders. Businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with frameworks or prior experience with NHS organisations, would find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolio in the public sector. The project’s nature allows SMEs to showcase their management and leadership recruitment capabilities, possibly leading to further engagements within the healthcare industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Recruitment of Trust Chair

Notice Description

Recruitment of Trust Chair

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-650d31f1-459a-4de0-926e-231cb91ddd9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d469eb52-9e22-4323-af9a-7c7a066bb1f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,325 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L12 2AP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Sandfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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