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title: "NHS Online Exec Search - CEO and Executive appointments to NHS Online Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0696d6"
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published: "2026-05-12"
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# NHS Online Exec Search - CEO and Executive appointments to NHS Online Trust

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0696d6

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by NHS England focuses on executive search services for appointing high-level positions within the NHS Online Trust. With a specific location in London, the service falls under the health services industry category. It has reached the award stage as of 12th May 2026, with Odgers Berndtson, a supplier located in London, having been awarded the contract. The procurement method used was direct, underneath the threshold, allowing for a streamlined process without competition. The contract period is confirmed from 18th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, aligning with the NHS Online Trust's establishment on 1st June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in executive search services, particularly those experienced in the healthcare sector, to collaborate with a central government public authority like NHS England. SMEs involved in recruitment and executive appointments can greatly benefit, leveraging this contract to expand their portfolio and establish relationships within the public health domain. The direct award underlines the importance placed on finding a suitable supplier swiftly, reflecting both the urgent nature of the roles and the critical need for expertise in leadership recruitment.

## Notice

The NHS Online programme requires the services of an executive search firm to attract, identify and source 6 Executive Board-level positions (1 x CEO, 4 x Executive Directors and 1 x Director of Workforce) for the new NHS Trust which will be established on 1 June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043540-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ODGERS BERNDTSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 14:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043540-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043540-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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