Award

External Recruitment

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Jan 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the buying organisation for a procurement titled "External Recruitment," focusing on securing external recruitment agency services for a chief digital and infrastructure officer role. Classified under the services industry category, this public procurement process took place in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and has reached the award stage as of 29th January 2026. A contract, valued at £20,000 (gross £24,000), was signed on 26th January 2026 with a duration running from 29th January 2026 to 28th January 2027. This procurement was conducted below the threshold with unknown procurement method details and has now been marked as complete. The main industry involved is business services related to recruitment, law, marketing, consulting, printing, and security, under CPV code 79000000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level executive recruitment within the public sector. Gatenby Sanderson Ltd, a large supplier based in Leeds, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for firms in the recruitment sector to compete for similar contracts, provided they have the capability to meet the specified requirements. Such contracts can aid in business growth by allowing firms to establish a foothold in public sector partnerships and expand their portfolio of services to central government authorities. Prospective service providers positioned to deliver specialised recruitment and consultancy services should consider competing for similar future opportunities to enhance their market presence and expertise in the public sector.

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Notice Title

External Recruitment

Notice Description

943 - External recruitment agency fees for chief digital and infrastructure officer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007947-2026
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 28 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

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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