---
title: "Provision of Specialist Recruitment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b29"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065b29.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# Provision of Specialist Recruitment Services

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b29

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the "Provision of Specialist Recruitment Services" for Procurement Business Partners within the healthcare sector. Located in Gloucester, the buying organisation aims to enhance its procurement shared services through executive search. The procurement stage has progressed to award, with the contract slated from 16 February 2026 to 30 April 2026. The direct procurement method was adopted, indicating selection took place below the competition threshold. Key dates include the contract signing on 16 February 2026 and the publication of notice details on 24 February 2026. Industry category revolves around recruitment services, as classified under CPV code 79600000.

This tender creates business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale recruitment agencies specialising in executive searches within the healthcare sector. Cedar Recruitment Limited, a London-based supplier, was awarded the contract, signalling strong demand for their expertise in sourcing high-calibre personnel. Businesses with solutions tailored to healthcare recruitment, especially those accustomed to working without competitive pressure, are well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities with public authorities like the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

## 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/016526-2026 |
| 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 14:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016526-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016526-2026
  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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