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title: "Chief Medical Officer Recruitment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Chief Medical Officer Recruitment

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fd5ec2b-8970-439a-b2ae-059a820c8bc1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the recruitment of a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has reached the award stage. The tender, identified as NICECMO198, falls under the industry category of recruitment services, specifically classified as CPV 79600000. The procurement involved a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement (CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services - Lot 1). The contract began on 4 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 22 April 2026. The awarded supplier, The MBS Group, is tasked with delivering these services across regions in the United Kingdom, including the North West and London. The official award date of this active contract was 30 January 2026, with a value of £61,761.

This tender is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the specified suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in executive recruitment services stand to benefit from such opportunities, offering a chance to expand their portfolio and gain recognition for providing high-level recruitment solutions. The involvement with a prominent buyer like NICE can serve as a significant credential, enhancing business growth prospects and opening doors to future contracts within the healthcare sector. SMEs with expertise in sourcing senior medical professionals should consider similar tender opportunities to leverage their specialised skills and capabilities.

## Notice

NICE requires a supplier to provide a recruitment campaign to source candidates for their Chief Medical Officer (CMO) post. Applications is via the CCS Framework RM6290 Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services - Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e19f287-a436-4590-844e-81a5ba19f5db |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 22 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,761 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,761 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MBS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e19f287-a436-4590-844e-81a5ba19f5db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e19f287-a436-4590-844e-81a5ba19f5db
  17th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c5b8f7c-4b07-49c4-b902-f37a7a2291ab
  Redacted awarded contract

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