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W218806 People Director Recruitment

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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13 Jan 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the NHS Business Services Authority, pertains to the "W218806 People Director Recruitment" tender in the recruitment services industry category. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, this tender followed a direct procurement method described as "below threshold - without competition." It commenced on 12th January 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement stage discussed here has reached the award and contract phase, as indicated by the contract awarded to Michelle Simpson HR Recruitment Ltd, with a gross amount of £24,122.30.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those capable of managing director-level placements in the public sector. Companies that are agile, experienced in providing strategic recruitment solutions, and those positioned to work closely with central government authorities would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can lead to substantial growth for businesses by securing high-profile projects and fostering long-term relationships with key government clients.

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Notice Title

W218806 People Director Recruitment

Notice Description

This was a Single Tender Action awarded for the provision of the People Director Recruitment requirement. The contract is to begin on 12th January until 31st March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002800-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,101 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
NHS Business Services Authority
Contact Email
commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHELLE SIMPSON HR RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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