---
title: "Provision of Specialist Recruitment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b38"
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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-065b38

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of specialist recruitment services. Situated in Gloucester, the trust is part of the central government public authority category, and it manages a completed tender concerning executive search proposals for recruitment business partners within its NHS Procurement Shared Service. The procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold, without competition. Cedar Recruitment Limited, located in London, has been actively awarded the contract. The contract period spans from 16th February 2026 to 30th April 2026, with a gross value of £34,032. The related contract details were published on 24th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in recruitment services, particularly those that accommodate executive search functions. Given the nature of the procurement method used, companies still have the ability to establish connections with public authorities for similar future opportunities. Those with expertise in executive recruitment who can deliver tailored solutions for public sector organisations, especially within the healthcare industry, would be advantageous to businesses like Cedar Recruitment Limited. Direct procurement processes such as this can enable suppliers to build valued relationships with notable clients within the sector, offering prospects for sustained business growth.

## 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/016546-2026 |
| 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 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016546-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016546-2026
  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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