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title: "Provision of recruitment for Director Public Health Microbiology & Laboratories"
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
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# Provision of recruitment for Director Public Health Microbiology & Laboratories

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8464a3bb-ba72-44ce-a8f6-7cac28866817

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for the provision of recruitment services for a Director of Public Health Microbiology and Laboratories. This executive search is necessary due to historical difficulties in hiring for this senior role and aims to identify suitable candidates with external support. The procurement falls under the recruitment services industry category (CPV code 79600000) and covers delivery locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates for this process included the tender period ending on 7 January 2025 and the contract period lasting from 8 January 2025 to 27 June 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in executive recruitment services, particularly those experienced in high-level public health roles. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded to Perrett Laver Limited, an SME, demonstrating that even smaller-scale enterprises can successfully compete for significant government contracts. Businesses skilled in identifying and sourcing specialised leadership positions, especially in public health and microbiology, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities to expand their client base and enhance their reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

This is for an executive search for an SCS2 Director of Public Health Microbiology role that has been historically challenging to recruit to and would benefit from having outside support in identifying potential candidates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb2f62d-1d0e-4992-b42e-394a2c90bd72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | CANARY WHARF |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERRETT LAVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb2f62d-1d0e-4992-b42e-394a2c90bd72
- 21 Jan 2025 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64403c3d-2941-4afe-b8d3-5c3233782458

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb2f62d-1d0e-4992-b42e-394a2c90bd72
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64403c3d-2941-4afe-b8d3-5c3233782458
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/646c6ffe-6e69-407c-a1c3-632c4a2cbfdd
  RM6290-Framework-Schedule-6-Short-Order-Form-for-Direct-Award - fully signed

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