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Recruitment

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Jan 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located at Hills Rd, Cambridge, UK. This concluded process involved the recruitment services for an interim head of Corporate Governance under a contract titled "Recruitment". The process reached completion in the award stage, with a contract active from 13th January 2026 to 12th January 2027. The primary industry category for this service is recruitment, classified under CPV code 79600000. The contract awarded falls under the services category with its procurement method categorised as 'Below threshold - unknown'.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of offering interim headhunting solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the recruitment industry, such as GatenbySanderson Limited, who was the awarded supplier, may find similar opportunities valuable for growth. The procurement process signifies potential for businesses experienced in navigating and securing central government contracts, especially those operating within the UK's recruitment services sector aiming to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare vertical.

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Notice Title

Recruitment

Notice Description

941 Recruitment fees for interim head of Corporate Governance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002668-2026
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
£17,802 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.leigh3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBYSANDERSON

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