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Provision of Specialist Recruitment Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Feb 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the "Provision of Specialist Recruitment Services" for Procurement Business Partners within the healthcare sector. Located in Gloucester, the buying organisation aims to enhance its procurement shared services through executive search. The procurement stage has progressed to award, with the contract slated from 16 February 2026 to 30 April 2026. The direct procurement method was adopted, indicating selection took place below the competition threshold. Key dates include the contract signing on 16 February 2026 and the publication of notice details on 24 February 2026. Industry category revolves around recruitment services, as classified under CPV code 79600000.

This tender creates business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale recruitment agencies specialising in executive searches within the healthcare sector. Cedar Recruitment Limited, a London-based supplier, was awarded the contract, signalling strong demand for their expertise in sourcing high-calibre personnel. Businesses with solutions tailored to healthcare recruitment, especially those accustomed to working without competitive pressure, are well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities with public authorities like the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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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-065b29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016526-2026
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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