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16 Jul 2026 at 13:31

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16 Jul 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the NHS Business Services Authority, involves the recruitment of a Band 9 PMD Director through a contract valued at £24,000. The title of the tender is "W237777 PMD Executive Recruitment," classified under the industry category of recruitment services. The process utilised a selective procurement method with details indicating a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 14 July 2026 to 13 July 2027, with services expected to be delivered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, at postal code NE15 8NY. The award stage of this procurement was completed, with REED Specialist Recruitment Limited serving as the supplier from 14 July 2026, following the award dated 13 July 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for large recruitment agencies capable of delivering executive recruitment services within the healthcare sector. Given its classification and scale, companies already adhering to similar framework agreements may find it beneficial. Although the procurement does not target SMEs or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), it is particularly well-suited for businesses experienced in handling executive-level recruitment tasks efficiently, especially within the public healthcare domain. This engagement can provide a strategic avenue to strengthen partnerships with the NHS and to gain visibility in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

W237777 PMD Executive Recruitment

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a recruitment agency for the recruitment of a Band 9 PMD Director.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0f93f3a-6de5-4dd0-9f05-fcbd45f406c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c649e02-cc96-427c-96b5-1bb6f892e683
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2027 6-12 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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