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Provision of recruitment for Director Public Health Microbiology & Laboratories

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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21 Jan 2025 at 15:54

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21 Jan 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for the provision of recruitment services for a Director of Public Health Microbiology and Laboratories. This executive search is necessary due to historical difficulties in hiring for this senior role and aims to identify suitable candidates with external support. The procurement falls under the recruitment services industry category (CPV code 79600000) and covers delivery locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates for this process included the tender period ending on 7 January 2025 and the contract period lasting from 8 January 2025 to 27 June 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in executive recruitment services, particularly those experienced in high-level public health roles. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded to Perrett Laver Limited, an SME, demonstrating that even smaller-scale enterprises can successfully compete for significant government contracts. Businesses skilled in identifying and sourcing specialised leadership positions, especially in public health and microbiology, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities to expand their client base and enhance their reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of recruitment for Director Public Health Microbiology & Laboratories

Notice Description

This is for an executive search for an SCS2 Director of Public Health Microbiology role that has been historically challenging to recruit to and would benefit from having outside support in identifying potential candidates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8464a3bb-ba72-44ce-a8f6-7cac28866817
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb2f62d-1d0e-4992-b42e-394a2c90bd72
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANARY WHARF
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERRETT LAVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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