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title: "Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030f43"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-05-12"
---

# Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030f43

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection". This tender, classified under recruitment services within the services category, was aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for executive-level appointments across Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework is structured to allow for three ranked suppliers and enables mini-competitions among them. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, which ensures transparency and broad participation. The initial framework period spans 24 months, with possible extensions of two further 12-month periods. The significant contract value is set at £1,500,000, and the tender was officially launched on 25 February 2022, concluding with the award phase where the selected suppliers will now fulfill the contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in recruitment services targeting senior management positions in the health sector. Companies with experience in placing executive-level talent and a proven track record in the NHS are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Smaller enterprises or SMEs engaged in recruitment, alongside larger firms with extensive resources, can leverage this framework to propose innovative solutions and secure long-term placements. As the framework allows for mini-competitions, it opens doors for varied approaches and competencies in meeting the needs of the NHS, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public health recruitment sector.

## Notice

Establishment of an Executive & Senior Manager Search and Selection Framework Agreement with Executive level appointments being inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months from Framework commencement with an option to extend by two periods of 12 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Executive & Senior Manager Search Framework Agreement with Executive level appointments being inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months from Framework commencement with an option to extend by two periods

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012338-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Every 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND; NHS 24; NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND; NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE; SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE; THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Clydebank Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ASPEN PEOPLE; BADENOCH AND CLARK; EDEN SCOTT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 12 May 2022 at 07:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012338-2022
- 12 May 2022 at 07:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012337-2022
- 25 Jan 2022 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002218-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://healthcareimprovementscotland.org
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nhs24.com
- http://www.nhsgoldenjubilee.co.uk/home/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.scottishambulance.com
- http://www.tsh.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000693085
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00161
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00199
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00230
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00363
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00393
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13002
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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