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PSD16226 Executive & Senior Manager Search & Selection

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland, has initiated a tender process for an Executive and Senior Manager Search & Selection Framework Agreement. This procurement, listed under the industry classification of recruitment services, seeks to appoint three suppliers for executive-level appointments including clinical and medical specialities. The contract is managed by PCS-Tender, with a project code of 31619, covering the UKM region. Prospective suppliers are invited to submit bids by 27 May 2026, and the awarded contract will commence on the same day. The procurement method is an open procedure and it comes with the opportunity to extend the initial 24-month contract by another 24 months. Community benefits are anticipated, with scored questions included in the ITT. The entire tender process supports transparency and fairness to facilitate business participation.

Businesses specialising in recruitment and assessment centre services are encouraged to seize this opportunity. With an estimated contract value of £1.5 million, this tender offers substantial growth potential for companies capable of operating within NHS frameworks and meeting stringent selection criteria. Specifically, enterprises with experience in successful executive placements within NHS entities and those capable of delivering high-quality service are well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes mini-competitions for volume agreements, allowing the awarded suppliers to further engage and negotiate flexible terms. The initiative aims at enhancing service delivery, thus presenting an excellent venue for businesses to expand their NHS footprint and advance their reputation in executive and medical recruitment domains.

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Notice Title

PSD16226 Executive & Senior Manager Search & Selection

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) ("the Authority") is seeking to put in place an Executive and Senior Management Search and Selection Framework Agreement. The Executive level appointments are inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions facility for volume agreements only by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months with an option to extend by one period of 24 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) ("the Authority") is seeking to put in place an Executive and Senior Management Search and Selection Framework Agreement. The Executive level appointments are inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions facility for volume agreements only by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months with an option to extend by one period of 24 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038143-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every 2 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Additional Buyers

HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND

NHS 24

NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE

NHS SHETLAND

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR SCOTLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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