Tender

Senior Recruitment Services for Medicines Discovery Catapult

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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19 Nov 2025 at 15:00

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19 Nov 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited (MDC), a public authority functioning under sub-central government, focuses on Senior Recruitment Services. This open procedure targets the recruitment industry and is applicable throughout the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 16 December 2025. Interested parties can submit their queries by 2 December 2025. The contract allows for recruiting roles such as board members, CEO, C suite, senior leadership across disciplines, and niche positions. The estimated value for the procurement is approximately £1,800,000 with potential for further interim staffing arrangements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in executive search and recruitment services. Companies with substantial experience in sourcing senior talent across various industries, particularly those familiar with recruiting permanent, fixed-term, and temporary staff, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the framework agreement under MDC will cater to businesses that can meet specific demands with consideration to factors like urgency and capacity. This makes it an attractive opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in executive search services. The contract period, starting from 9 February 2026, is extendable, providing a sustained avenue for service providers to grow their business alongside MDC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Recruitment Services for Medicines Discovery Catapult

Notice Description

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) are establishing an Executive and Senior Search contract to meet MDC's requirements. MDC do not guarantee any volume or value of work from this Executive and Senior Search contract; however, it is MDC's intention to use the contract for the search and replacement of specific roles. However, the MDC reserve the right to procure services outside of the contract if it sees fit. 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: Permanent staff; Fixed Term Staff; Temporary Staff; and Contractors. MDC do not guarantee any volume or value of work from this contract. The value of work is calculated at a potential average of four senior hires per year, along with any interim requirements. With a significant portion of the calculated estimated value based on interim staff members approved hours where the chosen supplier makes payment to the interim staff member on behalf of MDC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Medicines Discovery Catapult will have the option to extend the Contract for a further two 12 month periods, subject to the awarded Suppliers satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e48f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075309-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 4ZF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

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