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title: "HPFT - COO Executive Search Agent appointment"
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buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# HPFT - COO Executive Search Agent appointment

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78fada60-359b-41aa-b928-dcdb6fe252bd

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## Summary

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the appointment of an Executive Search Agent to identify a Chief Operating Officer (COO). The procurement, classified under "Recruitment services" (CPV: 79600000), was conducted using a limited competitive quotation method, specifically a below-threshold procurement method. The tender process began with a tender period ending on 16 August 2024, and the contract was awarded on 21 August 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £30,445, spans from 21 August 2024 to 20 September 2024. The primary delivery address for this procurement is located in Welwyn Garden City, East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services to engage with major public sector clients like NHS trusts. Companies with a strong track record in executive search within the healthcare sector may find such opportunities particularly beneficial. Although this specific tender has been awarded to GATENBYSANDERSON LTD, similar opportunities could arise, benefiting professional recruitment agencies seeking to establish or expand their portfolio with public sector contracts.

## Notice

HPFT - COO Executive Search Agent appointment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e04b9a-f7d4-4d6a-9f4f-86a0ea99130c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2024 - 20 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,445 |
| 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 | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 8YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield East |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e04b9a-f7d4-4d6a-9f4f-86a0ea99130c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e04b9a-f7d4-4d6a-9f4f-86a0ea99130c
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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