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Provision of Specialist Recruitment Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Feb 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Gloucester, UK, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Specialist Recruitment Services. The tender focused on executive search proposals for two Procurement Business Partners within the Gloucestershire NHS Procurement Shared Service. This procurement falls under the category of services—specifically recruitment services—with the process being direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract, signed on 16th February 2026, will run until 30th April 2026, offering an opportunity valued at £28,360 with a gross amount of £34,032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in executive search within the healthcare sector. Cedar Recruitment Limited, a large-scale company based in London, has been chosen as the supplier, indicating a preference for established and capable recruitment firms capable of delivering high-quality services. Enterprises proficient in sourcing skilled professionals for specialised procurement roles can capitalise on similar opportunities by aligning their offerings to meet the critical needs of organisations like NHS Foundation Trusts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Executive Search Proposal - Procurement Business Partners (x2) - Gloucestershire NHS Procurement Shared Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016522-2026
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEDAR RECRUITMENT

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