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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has successfully completed the procurement process for an executive search service to appoint a Director General of Health & Social Care and Chief Executive for NHS Scotland. This service, under the industry category of general public services, reflects a concluded stage as of early July 2026. The open procurement method was utilised to attract qualified candidates for this high-level position, necessitated by the retirement of the previous postholder. GatenbySanderson, a supplier based in Leeds, has been awarded the contract, which was signed on 17th June 2026, valued at £34,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment services. Companies with established networks and expertise in identifying senior-level professionals are likely to benefit most from such tenders. The tender process highlighted the importance of a robust approach to sourcing candidates domestically and internationally, underlining the competitive advantage for those capable of attracting a diverse range of candidates. Businesses within the SME sector, particularly those involved in recruitment services, stand to gain from aligning themselves with similar governmental procurement initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Executive Search - Director General Health & Social Care and Chief Executive NHS Scotland

Notice Description

The Scottish Government wishes to appoint a Chief Executive NHS Scotland and Director General Health & Social Care. This follows the retirement of the previous postholder.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To assist with identifying the right candidate for the role Executive Search is required to source individuals with the skills and aspiration for this key role in the Scottish Government. The contractor will be responsible for the provision of conducting an Executive Search service for the Directorate for People: SCS Resourcing Team. The aim of the search is to ensure a strong field of diverse candidates from which to appoint a DG Health & Social Care who has the right skills, qualities and experience to lead the DG family in challenging times. The Supplier will be required to provide Executive Search services and will have established approaches and networks to make contact with potential candidates from a range of backgrounds within the UK and overseas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836291
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559267
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75111100 - Executive services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GatenbySanderson

Further Information

Notice Documents

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