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Executive Recruitment Partner

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Dec 2025 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust recently completed an open tender process for the appointment of an Executive Recruitment Partner to assist in recruiting a CEO for the Trust. This procurement process, classified under recruitment services (CPV 79600000), was conducted as an open procedure below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 2nd December 2025 to Hunter Healthcare Resourcing Ltd, with a total value of £25,000. The contract commenced immediately and will run until 1st December 2026. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting deliveries to BN11 2DH postal code areas.

This tender presents opportunities for professional recruitment firms, especially those specialising in executive searches for healthcare roles, to engage with NHS Trusts. Comprehensive expertise in understanding high-level strategic and operational requirements would position healthcare recruitment specialists well to compete in this space. Although this particular contract has been awarded, similar future contracts may offer business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises that can provide bespoke recruitment solutions tailored to public health institutions. Engaging in such projects enhances visibility and credibility within the public sector recruitment arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Recruitment Partner

Notice Description

Appointment of Recruitment Partner to support in recruitment of CEO for the Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6065093-32fb-45bb-9793-b159b2c10b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/369321c6-e873-4095-b26d-202fee7d7f64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 6SE
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester North
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUPLICATE - HUNTER HEALTHCARE RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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