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SCH - Executive recruitment partner

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 May 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process to appoint an executive recruitment partner, with the aim of supporting the recruitment of key executive roles including the chair and chief medical officer. The procurement falls under the healthcare services industry category, specifically classified as recruitment services, and is situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The process followed a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold value, and the contract was awarded on 15th May 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 27th May 2026 to 4th January 2027, involving services valued at £50,000 exclusive of VAT.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in executive recruitment services, particularly those experienced in working with healthcare institutions. While the process was competitive with two bids considered at the final stage, it illustrates the prospects for specialised recruitment firms to engage with public sector clients and secure high-value contracts. Businesses with a strategic focus on building partnerships within public healthcare can significantly benefit and expand their portfolios through such procurement processes. The awarded supplier, IRG Advisors LLP trading as Odgers, a large firm based in London, highlights the potential for dynamic recruitment firms to obtain similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

SCH - Executive recruitment partner

Notice Description

recruitment partner to support executive recruitment at Sheffield Children's recruitment partner for the chair, chief medical office and potential for another executive role.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045015-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRG ADVISORS LLP TRADING AS ODGERS

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