Award

Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2022 at 07:28

Award

12 May 2022 at 07:28

Tender

25 Jan 2022 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection". This tender, classified under recruitment services within the services category, was aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for executive-level appointments across Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework is structured to allow for three ranked suppliers and enables mini-competitions among them. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, which ensures transparency and broad participation. The initial framework period spans 24 months, with possible extensions of two further 12-month periods. The significant contract value is set at £1,500,000, and the tender was officially launched on 25 February 2022, concluding with the award phase where the selected suppliers will now fulfill the contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in recruitment services targeting senior management positions in the health sector. Companies with experience in placing executive-level talent and a proven track record in the NHS are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Smaller enterprises or SMEs engaged in recruitment, alongside larger firms with extensive resources, can leverage this framework to propose innovative solutions and secure long-term placements. As the framework allows for mini-competitions, it opens doors for varied approaches and competencies in meeting the needs of the NHS, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public health recruitment sector.

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Notice Title

Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection

Notice Description

Establishment of an Executive & Senior Manager Search and Selection Framework Agreement with Executive level appointments being inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months from Framework commencement with an option to extend by two periods of 12 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').

Lot Information

Lot 1

Executive & Senior Manager Search Framework Agreement with Executive level appointments being inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months from Framework commencement with an option to extend by two periods

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030f43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012338-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Additional Buyers

HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND

NHS 24

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR SCOTLAND

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alex.little1@nhs.scot, angela.smith@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk, charlie.hall2@nhs.scot, danielle.welsh@nhs.scot, nicola.hart@nhs.scot, nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot, tenders@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01313140090, +44 1312757454, +44 1313140118, +44 1316563200, +44 1419515000, +44 1555840293

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Clydebank Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ASPEN PEOPLE

BADENOCH AND CLARK

EDEN SCOTT

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