---
title: "Provision of Specialist Recruitment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b27"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Provision of Specialist Recruitment Services

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b27

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## Summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Gloucester, UK, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Specialist Recruitment Services. The tender focused on executive search proposals for two Procurement Business Partners within the Gloucestershire NHS Procurement Shared Service. This procurement falls under the category of services—specifically recruitment services—with the process being direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract, signed on 16th February 2026, will run until 30th April 2026, offering an opportunity valued at £28,360 with a gross amount of £34,032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in executive search within the healthcare sector. Cedar Recruitment Limited, a large-scale company based in London, has been chosen as the supplier, indicating a preference for established and capable recruitment firms capable of delivering high-quality services. Enterprises proficient in sourcing skilled professionals for specialised procurement roles can capitalise on similar opportunities by aligning their offerings to meet the critical needs of organisations like NHS Foundation Trusts.

## Notice

Executive Search Proposal - Procurement Business Partners (x2) - Gloucestershire NHS Procurement Shared Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016522-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,360 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEDAR RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016522-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016522-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cedarrecruitment.com/
- https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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