Award

Executive & Senior Manager Search and Selection

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Tender

05 Dec 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is seeking to establish an Executive & Senior Manager Search Framework Agreement. This process pertains to the health industry and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with the tender period officially ending on 16th January 2018. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been initiated via an open procedure. The awarded framework will be for a period of 24 months, with an optional extension for an additional two 12-month periods, focusing on sourcing executive-level candidates for NHS Scotland Health Boards.

This opportunity is ideal for recruitment and search firms that specialise in healthcare, particularly those with proven experience in placing executive-level roles in the NHS. Companies that offer additional services, such as psychometric testing and assessment centre administration, may also find a niche here. With the emphasis on healthcare leadership, businesses capable of demonstrating a strong track record in executive recruitment and those who can offer innovative solutions to attract high-calibre candidates are particularly well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Executive & Senior Manager Search and Selection

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") now wishes to proceed with an Executive & Senior Manager Search Framework Agreement with Executive level appointments being inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Executive & Senior Manager Search Framework Agreement for all NHS Scotland Health Boards with Executive level appointments being inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months from Framework commencement with an option to extend by two periods of 12 months after expiry of initial period. The Authority is looking for suppliers to help them to identify and recruit key personnel who will be able to provide the necessary skills, experience, and potential to drive organisations forward and deliver on a range of challenging objectives.

Options: There may, from time to time be a need from Participating Authorities to request additional non-core services such as assessment centre administration, psychometric testing services and a need for Participating Authorities to source candidates below the minimum level specified within this specification.

Renewal: An option to extend by two periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000521446
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313050
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years from this notice

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alex.little1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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