---
title: "External Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0611cd"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0611cd.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-29"
---

# External Recruitment

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0611cd

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## Summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the buying organisation for a procurement titled "External Recruitment," focusing on securing external recruitment agency services for a chief digital and infrastructure officer role. Classified under the services industry category, this public procurement process took place in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and has reached the award stage as of 29th January 2026. A contract, valued at £20,000 (gross £24,000), was signed on 26th January 2026 with a duration running from 29th January 2026 to 28th January 2027. This procurement was conducted below the threshold with unknown procurement method details and has now been marked as complete. The main industry involved is business services related to recruitment, law, marketing, consulting, printing, and security, under CPV code 79000000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level executive recruitment within the public sector. Gatenby Sanderson Ltd, a large supplier based in Leeds, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for firms in the recruitment sector to compete for similar contracts, provided they have the capability to meet the specified requirements. Such contracts can aid in business growth by allowing firms to establish a foothold in public sector partnerships and expand their portfolio of services to central government authorities. Prospective service providers positioned to deliver specialised recruitment and consultancy services should consider competing for similar future opportunities to enhance their market presence and expertise in the public sector.

## Notice

943 - External recruitment agency fees for chief digital and infrastructure officer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007947-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007947-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007947-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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