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recruitment process

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Oct 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust for the recruitment process of a consultant haematologist has reached the contract award stage. The project is classified under the services category and focuses on recruitment services. Based in Derby, United Kingdom, at the Royal Derby Hospital, this procurement followed a "below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The contract was awarded on 8th October 2025, with the consultancy services provided by VRX Consultancy Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Thames Ditton, Surrey, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those experienced with the healthcare sector, to expand their service offerings and demonstrate their capabilities to a significant public health entity. SMEs specialising in consultant recruitment, particularly with expertise in the medical field, would be best suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's value of £30,244.32 (net) offers a lucrative opportunity for firms looking to enhance their portfolio within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

recruitment process

Notice Description

Introductory fee for consultant haematologist

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063164-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£30,244 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uhdb.procurementhelpdesk@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VRX CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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