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Recruitment of Chief Business Officer

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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07 Oct 2020 at 16:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult, located in Alderley Park, Cheshire, is seeking to recruit a Chief Business Officer through a tendering process. The estimated contract value is £40,000, with quotations invited from specialist recruitment agencies due to the specific nature of the position. The procurement process, which is classified under recruitment services, has been completed, with the tender period ending on 24th September 2020. The award for this contract was made on 1st October 2020 and is active until 30th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for executive search firms specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in the health or business sectors. Companies that are SME-friendly may find themselves well-suited to compete, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge to meet the requirements of the Medicines Discovery Catapult. This process not only allows for financial growth through securing the contract but also positions successful bidders to enhance their reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment of Chief Business Officer

Notice Description

The Medicines Discovery Catapult at Alderley Park invited quotations for the recruitment of a Chief Business Officer. Due to a vacancy that has arisen, MDC sought a specialist recruitment agency to assist in filling this post. MDC invited quotations from suitable Executive Search firms to undertake this recruitment exercise. Since the estimated contract value was below OJEU financial thresholds, a bespoke procurement process was designed whereby a select group of suppliers were invited to submit quotations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dce37e24-292e-4609-aa36-b09351d4c08b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c5216ab-4cbb-4299-b482-a40894ac8b24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 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
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK10 4TG
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS LLP TRADING AS ODGERS BERNDTSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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