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Executive Recruitment - Interim

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LTD

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11 Oct 2024 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Ltd, a buyer from Macclesfield, has completed an executive recruitment contract titled "Executive Recruitment - Interim," focused on recruitment services within the drug discovery and health sector. This contract, awarded to SCi Partners LLP, covers senior and specialist roles including Board roles, CEO, C-suite, and niche-specific positions. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79600000, operates within the UKD region. The procurement method was limited, primarily to ensure continuity of services until 31st March 2025 while a compliant procedure is set up.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive and niche hiring services, particularly those with capabilities in sourcing high-level and specialist roles. Companies adept in providing temporary staff and contractors, as well as those with a focus on the healthcare and research sectors, will find this an excellent opportunity for growth. As the contract value is approximately £275,794, it presents a substantial business venture for recruitment firms, especially SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the health and drug discovery industry.

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Notice Title

Executive Recruitment - Interim

Notice Description

The contract includes the search, headhunting and recruitment of roles within MDC to source senior or specialist staff. The typical scope of roles / vacancies will include, but are not limited to: Board roles CEO C suite Senior Leadership roles across all disciplines Niche / specific roles All of the above to include: Temporary Staff; and Contractors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract includes the search, headhunting and recruitment of roles within MDC to source senior or specialist staff. The typical scope of roles / vacancies will include, but are not limited to: Board roles CEO C suite Senior Leadership roles across all disciplines Niche / specific roles All of the above to include: Temporary Staff; and Contractors.

Procurement Information

The contracts for interim recruitments was originally awarded after a below threshold competition was run. In order to ensure continuity of the service for a number of contractors a decision has been made to extend the service contract until 31/03/2025, while a compliant procedure can be run to replace the current services. Medicines Discovery Catapult will observe a 10-day standstill from the date of publication of this VEAT, during which the Authority will not enter into any contractual arrangement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ab8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032889-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£275,794 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@md.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCI PARTNERS

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