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NHS Online Exec Search - CEO and Executive appointments to NHS Online Trust

NHS England

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12 May 2026 at 15:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by NHS England focuses on executive search services for appointing high-level positions within the NHS Online Trust. With a specific location in London, the service falls under the health services industry category. It has reached the award stage as of 12th May 2026, with Odgers Berndtson, a supplier located in London, having been awarded the contract. The procurement method used was direct, underneath the threshold, allowing for a streamlined process without competition. The contract period is confirmed from 18th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, aligning with the NHS Online Trust's establishment on 1st June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in executive search services, particularly those experienced in the healthcare sector, to collaborate with a central government public authority like NHS England. SMEs involved in recruitment and executive appointments can greatly benefit, leveraging this contract to expand their portfolio and establish relationships within the public health domain. The direct award underlines the importance placed on finding a suitable supplier swiftly, reflecting both the urgent nature of the roles and the critical need for expertise in leadership recruitment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Online Exec Search - CEO and Executive appointments to NHS Online Trust

Notice Description

The NHS Online programme requires the services of an executive search firm to attract, identify and source 6 Executive Board-level positions (1 x CEO, 4 x Executive Directors and 1 x Director of Workforce) for the new NHS Trust which will be established on 1 June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043540-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Odgers Berndtson

Further Information

Notice Documents

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