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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 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), seeks to establish an Executive and Senior Manager Search and Selection Framework Agreement. This procurement is categorised under 'Health' services and utilises an open procedure. The initiative originates from Edinburgh, providing a two-year initial contract period potentially extending to four years. The tender is currently active with submissions due by 27th May 2026. PSD Scotland aims to rank three suppliers within the framework, allowing mini competitions for volume agreements. Significant awards start on the same deadline date, signifying the ongoing procurement stage. The framework covers executive-level appointments, including clinical and medical specialists across the UKM region, promising a substantial framework agreement valued at £1.5 million.

This tender offers promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and placement, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector or prior NHS-related appointments. Firms that can offer dynamic recruitment strategies while fulfilling high-level medical and clinical executive search requirements will find this a worthwhile competition avenue. Eligible bidders must demonstrate a solid financial foundation, as indicated by required insurance levels and historical turnovers in forms of audited accounts. This tender will likely benefit consultancies with expertise in structured recruitment processes and those prepared to leverage competitive strengths in a ranked framework agreement. The procurement is an excellent fit for companies looking to expand their footprint within the public sector health services arena, maximising the prolonged framework period.

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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-r6ebe6-0000829827
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554677
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554677
    PSD16226 Executive & Senior Manager Search & Selection - 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').

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