--- title: "APHA CEO Executive Search" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2faab849-ff83-4401-af2d-b25df413bd77" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2faab849-ff83-4401-af2d-b25df413bd77" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2faab849-ff83-4401-af2d-b25df413bd77.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2faab849-ff83-4401-af2d-b25df413bd77.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-12-22" --- # APHA CEO Executive Search Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2faab849-ff83-4401-af2d-b25df413bd77 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2faab849-ff83-4401-af2d-b25df413bd77) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2faab849-ff83-4401-af2d-b25df413bd77.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "APHA CEO Executive Search" has been completed, conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This procurement falls under the executive services category and was awarded for a total value of £27,500. It initiated as a selective tender process, with the contract period beginning on 19 November 2021 and concluding on 5 March 2022. The tender period ended on 12 October 2021. This opportunity allows businesses, particularly those with expertise in executive search and management consultancy, to engage with a significant governmental agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on meeting statutory obligations and promoting best practices in business operation as outlined by the contracting authority. Furthermore, there is potential for establishing long-term partnerships with the agency and its suppliers. ## Notice - Work with the APHA Board and with Defra to define the organisation's strategy, aims and objectives; - Ensure that the organisation has the resources, skills and capability to enable it to deliver its aims and objectives; - Lead, manage and motivate the Executive Team in their delivery of performance outcomes. - Be an inspirational role model to staff, exhibiting the behaviours we expect of all our people; and - Demonstrate an ability to make difficult decisions and justify them at the highest level. - Ensure that issues of health and safety are managed effectively - Act as the Senior User in the multi-year development of the Weybridge site Delivery: - Meet the requirements of DEFRA, together with those of the devolved administrations of Scotland and Wales - Develop the business planning processes and performance measurement systems required in support of business excellence. - Ensures that quality management system is effective, and that external accreditation is maintained - Ensure the effective application of robust management disciplines including risk management and performance management arrangements and controls; - Ensure the organisation discharges its statutory and legal obligations; - Maintain and develop best practice, value for money and continued business improvement to the highest ethical and professional standards; - Ensure that the day-to-day operations of APHA are effectively and efficiently coordinated and implemented and conducted in line with agreed policies. - Oversee commercial partnerships and frameworks with third party suppliers. - Ensure that the agency maintains and delivers the Science Strategy Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2444f939-8e9d-417a-b7fc-9a6408626896 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2021 - 5 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £27,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £27,500 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SP1J 3JR | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GATENBY AND SANDERSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75111100 - Executive services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2021 at 15:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2444f939-8e9d-417a-b7fc-9a6408626896 - 22 Dec 2021 at 15:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2444f939-8e9d-417a-b7fc-9a6408626896 - 22 Dec 2021 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2444f939-8e9d-417a-b7fc-9a6408626896 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2444f939-8e9d-417a-b7fc-9a6408626896 22nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12a4f988-82f7-4e79-b44e-e0555e865273 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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