Award

Chief Medical Officer Recruitment

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the recruitment of a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has reached the award stage. The tender, identified as NICECMO198, falls under the industry category of recruitment services, specifically classified as CPV 79600000. The procurement involved a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement (CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services - Lot 1). The contract began on 4 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 22 April 2026. The awarded supplier, The MBS Group, is tasked with delivering these services across regions in the United Kingdom, including the North West and London. The official award date of this active contract was 30 January 2026, with a value of £61,761.

This tender is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the specified suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in executive recruitment services stand to benefit from such opportunities, offering a chance to expand their portfolio and gain recognition for providing high-level recruitment solutions. The involvement with a prominent buyer like NICE can serve as a significant credential, enhancing business growth prospects and opening doors to future contracts within the healthcare sector. SMEs with expertise in sourcing senior medical professionals should consider similar tender opportunities to leverage their specialised skills and capabilities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Chief Medical Officer Recruitment

Notice Description

NICE requires a supplier to provide a recruitment campaign to source candidates for their Chief Medical Officer (CMO) post. Applications is via the CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services - Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fd5ec2b-8970-439a-b2ae-059a820c8bc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e19f287-a436-4590-844e-81a5ba19f5db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£61,761 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,761 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 22 Apr 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Sharon Martin
Contact Email
sharon.martin@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MBS GROUP

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7fd5ec2b-8970-439a-b2ae-059a820c8bc1-2026-02-17T16:56:25Z",
    "date": "2026-02-17T16:56:25Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-7fd5ec2b-8970-439a-b2ae-059a820c8bc1",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "NICECMO198",
        "title": "Chief Medical Officer Recruitment",
        "description": "NICE requires a supplier to provide a recruitment campaign to source candidates for their Chief Medical Officer (CMO) post. Applications is via the CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services - Lot 1.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79600000",
            "description": "Recruitment services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 61761,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-15T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-02-04T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-04-22T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-GOR-PB474",
            "name": "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE",
                "scheme": "GB-GOR",
                "id": "PB474"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2nd Floor, 2 Redman Place",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "postalCode": "E20 1JQ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sharon Martin",
                "email": "sharon.martin@nice.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-09420768",
            "name": "The MBS Group",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The MBS Group",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "09420768"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 Primrose Mews London NW1 8YW"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-GOR-PB474",
        "name": "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7fd5ec2b-8970-439a-b2ae-059a820c8bc1-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-01-30T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-02-17T16:56:25Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 61761,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-09420768",
                    "name": "The MBS Group"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-04T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-04-22T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e19f287-a436-4590-844e-81a5ba19f5db",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-17T16:56:25Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Redacted awarded contract",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c5b8f7c-4b07-49c4-b902-f37a7a2291ab",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}