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Provision of search & selection process for the appointment of two Non-Executive Directors

THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for recruitment services, specifically aimed at selecting two Non-Executive Directors. This tender, classified under CPV code 79600000, adhered to a selective procurement method and was facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 13th April 2026, and the contract period spans from 14th April 2026 to 30th September 2026. The award date was 14th April 2026, with the award notice published on 17th April 2026.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in recruitment services, especially those structured as SMEs. With Seymour John Public Services (North) Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, successfully awarded the contract, similar organisations with expertise in executive recruitment are well-positioned to vie for such tenders in future auctions. The clear focus on search and selection processes emphasises the strategic importance of professional expertise in identifying high-calibre candidates for senior management roles within healthcare institutions, providing a lucrative niche for established recruitment agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of search & selection process for the appointment of two Non-Executive Directors

Notice Description

Provision of search & selection process for the appointment of two Non-Executive Directors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2c6b141-4672-4739-b37f-e69855d18157
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820d777c-6616-40b2-95cf-30e05ddf7fcc
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 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
THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7LJ
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
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEYMOUR JOHN PUBLIC SERVICES (NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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