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Recruitment for a CEO

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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02 Feb 2026 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has concluded a procurement process under the title "Recruitment for a CEO". This initiative aimed to source candidates for the role of Chief Executive Officer through a recruitment campaign. The contract was awarded to The MBS Group, an SME, following a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services: Lot 1. This service-category contract falls within the industry classification of recruitment services and was designated for regions including the North West and London in the United Kingdom. The award was made on 13th August 2025 and the contract period spans from 20th August 2025 to 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for agencies experienced in executive search and recruitment services. Companies specializing in talent acquisition management, particularly those familiar with managing comprehensive recruitment programmes for senior roles, would find this contract advantageous. The tender also perfectly aligns with SMEs looking to establish or expand their presence in executive recruitment services within notable organisations such as NICE. This process highlights the importance of establishing strong frameworks and could serve as a precedent for future contracts within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment for a CEO

Notice Description

NICE requires a supplier to undertake a recruitment campaign to source candidates for the Chief Executive Officer role. The supplier will provide best practice and advice for managing the recruitment approach and associated assessment requirements: candidate search, prepare long-listing and shortlisting, debriefs for the unsuccessful candidates and maintain the scheduling and management of the candidates throughout the process. Application through the CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services: Lot 1. This is a direct award contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aff46cf2-0c5b-4ceb-99b1-9c5c876ae3c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f58f53-b08e-465b-95ac-72d1f3fcc6bf
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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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