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title: "PSD16226 Executive & Senior Manager Search & Selection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068bda"
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buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# PSD16226 Executive & Senior Manager Search & Selection

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068bda

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland, has initiated a tender process for an Executive and Senior Manager Search & Selection Framework Agreement. This procurement, listed under the industry classification of recruitment services, seeks to appoint three suppliers for executive-level appointments including clinical and medical specialities. The contract is managed by PCS-Tender, with a project code of 31619, covering the UKM region. Prospective suppliers are invited to submit bids by 27 May 2026, and the awarded contract will commence on the same day. The procurement method is an open procedure and it comes with the opportunity to extend the initial 24-month contract by another 24 months. Community benefits are anticipated, with scored questions included in the ITT. The entire tender process supports transparency and fairness to facilitate business participation.

Businesses specialising in recruitment and assessment centre services are encouraged to seize this opportunity. With an estimated contract value of £1.5 million, this tender offers substantial growth potential for companies capable of operating within NHS frameworks and meeting stringent selection criteria. Specifically, enterprises with experience in successful executive placements within NHS entities and those capable of delivering high-quality service are well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes mini-competitions for volume agreements, allowing the awarded suppliers to further engage and negotiate flexible terms. The initiative aims at enhancing service delivery, thus presenting an excellent venue for businesses to expand their NHS footprint and advance their reputation in executive and medical recruitment domains.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) ("the Authority") is seeking to put in place an Executive and Senior Management Search and Selection Framework Agreement. The Executive level appointments are inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions facility for volume agreements only by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months with an option to extend by one period of 24 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) ("the Authority") is seeking to put in place an Executive and Senior Management Search and Selection Framework Agreement. The Executive level appointments are inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions facility for volume agreements only by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months with an option to extend by one period of 24 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').

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/038143-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Every 2 years |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND; NHS 24; NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE; NHS SHETLAND; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; 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 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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

- 27 Apr 2026 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038143-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://healthcareimprovementscotland.org
- http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/
- http://www.nhs24.com
- http://www.nhsgoldenjubilee.co.uk/home/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scottishambulance.com
- http://www.shb.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.tsh.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829827
- https://publichealthscotland.scot/
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- 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=AA00401
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30441
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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