Executive & Senior Management 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

12 May 2022 at 01:00

Tender

25 Jan 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is seeking to establish an Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection Framework Agreement. This tender, classified under the health industry, takes place in Edinburgh, with the initial framework period lasting for 24 months from commencement, and options to extend for an additional two 12-month periods. The open procedure was launched on a tender notice dated 25th January 2022, with submission deadlines set for 25th February 2022, and contract awards effective as of 13th April 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, especially those with experience in health sector appointments. Firms with the capability to place senior-level executives, particularly in clinical and medical specialties, will find this opportunity particularly lucrative. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as larger recruitment firms looking to expand their presence in the public sector can effectively compete in this framework. The inclusion of mini-competitions within the framework further enhances the potential for obtaining contracts and solidifying ongoing relationships with the NHS.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection

Notice Description

Establishment of an Executive & Senior Manager Search and Selection Framework Agreement 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 'Framework Period').

Lot Information

Lot 1

Executive & Senior Manager Search Framework Agreement 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

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000680878
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448184
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
Large, SME

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every 4 years

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")
Additional Buyers

Healthcare Improvement Scotland

NHS 24

NHS Education for Scotland

NHS Golden Jubilee

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
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Aspen People Ltd

Badenoch and Clark

Eden Scott Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438670
    Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection - Establishment of an Executive & Senior Manager Search and Selection Framework Agreement 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 'Framework Period').
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448184
    Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection - Establishment of an Executive & Senior Manager Search and Selection Framework Agreement 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 'Framework Period').

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