---
title: "Award of Appointment of an Executive Search Consultancy to support the recruitment of the Chief E..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000645883"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-03-30"
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# Award of Appointment of an Executive Search Consultancy to support the recruitment of the Chief E...

Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000645883

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## Summary

The National Library of Scotland is conducting a procurement process for the appointment of an Executive Search Consultancy to assist in recruiting a new Chief Executive. This tender falls under the services category and is taking place in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with an anticipated contract signing date of 29th March 2021. The tender period is scheduled to start on 31st March 2021 and conclude on 1st July 2021, allowing three months for the recruitment process.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in executive search, particularly those with experience in the public sector. Businesses that are well-suited to compete will possess a solid track record in leadership recruitment, an understanding of the unique challenges within public organisations, and the capability to deliver services under tight timelines. With a contract value of £22,000, successful candidates will benefit from establishing a relationship with a significant public institution, potentially leading to further contracts within the sector.

## Notice

National Library of Scotland requires the services of an executive search consultancy to support the Library's search for a new Chief Executive (CE).We are working to an extremely tight timescale and it is anticipated that a contract will be awarded by 30th March 2021, with an initial meeting with the successful supplier planned for the 31 March 2021.It is envisaged that the actual recruitment process will take up to 3 months with a commencement date of 1st April 2021 and selection of the successful candidate and appointment by 1st July 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410708 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 23 |
| Supplier names | ALLAN INGRAM INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES; APOGEE; APS GROUP (SCOTLAND; BOXXE; CCL (NORTH; CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; ELECTRICAL TESTING; HARVEY NASH; L&D PLUMBING & TILING SERVICES; LORIEN RESOURCING; P1 SOLUTIONS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PROXIMA; RESEARCH RESOURCE; SAXTON BAMPFYLDE; SMARTS; STORM EVIRONMENTAL; T & N GILMARTIN (CONTRACTORS; TUSKER; UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS; VENESKY BROWN; VIVUP; WYBONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 11:52 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410708

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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