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NED Recruitment

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "NED Recruitment" contract was led by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, headquartered at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UK. This completed tender falls under the "services" industry category, specifically "Recruitment services," and was awarded to Hunter Healthcare Resourcing Limited, based in London. The process, classified under public authority - central government, was below the threshold. Key dates include the contract signing on 11 February 2026, with the period starting on 1 March 2026. This procurement stage is marked as completed, with ongoing contract activities.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses skilled in recruitment services to expand their portfolio by associating with healthcare organisations like Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. It is particularly beneficial for large-scale recruitment agencies due to the procurement's central government classification, although the below-threshold category suggests smaller-scale operations may also be competitive. The focus on healthcare recruitment can open avenues for businesses aiming to enhance their credentials and credibility within the public sector. Commercial entities with expertise in recruiting for healthcare giants will find this contract a suitable avenue for growth.

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Notice Title

NED Recruitment

Notice Description

NED Recruitment for Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016766-2026
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTER HEALTHCARE RESOURCING

Further Information

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