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Recruitment Services

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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24 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by Crown Estate Scotland, aiming to engage a supplier for "Recruitment Services," specifically focusing on executive search for permanent recruitment support. The industry category involved is services, with an active contract under the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement was conducted as an open procedure with the contracting phase completed, having been executed on 26th June 2026. Located primarily in Scotland, this procurement opportunity was formed in collaboration with Scotland Excel acting on behalf of Crown Estate Scotland, although they will not partake in the ongoing contract management. The award notice, documented under the id JUL560835, stands testament to the process’s completion.

This tender opens up avenues for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in executive placements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and international players are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the openness to diversity in bid submissions; there were 8 bids in total, including 4 from SMEs and 8 electronic bids from non-EU entities. The awarded contract, valued at £40,500, was secured by FWB Park Brown Ltd, showcasing the business potential within the UK and potentially setting a precedent for future opportunities for firms in similar industries. Businesses able to provide comprehensive and efficient recruitment solutions could benefit greatly from engaging in similar procurements coordinated by public authorities like Crown Estate Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Providing executive search for permanent recruitment support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Providing executive search for permanent recruitment support.. Scotland Excel are acting on behalf of Crown Estate Scotland in the execution of this procurement exercise but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830740
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560835
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FWB PARK BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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