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title: "The BREATHE Hub - Interim Chief Executive Officer"
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# The BREATHE Hub - Interim Chief Executive Officer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660456

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is inviting tenders for the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer for the BREATHE Hub, focusing on improving respiratory health through better data connectivity. This procurement falls under the services category and is part of an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 30th July 2021. The contract is valued at £100,000 and will span 13 months. Interested parties should note that submissions are to be made electronically via the designated online platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in healthcare leadership, data management, or consultancy services. Candidates with a strong background in operational and strategic roles within health-focused organisations, particularly in start-ups or emerging entities, will be well-positioned to compete. This is an ideal chance for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the health sector, particularly those committed to utilising data to enhance healthcare delivery and innovation.

## Notice

BREATHE - The Health Data Hub for Respiratory Health, is seeking an outstanding individual to provide services as our interim Chief Executive Officer, who will be responsible for delivering an ambitious agenda for the Hub. Our vision is to improve the lives of those living with respiratory illness in the UK through better connected healthcare data. This will be for a 13 month period. The Opportunity: This is an exciting and challenging new position for a self-starter to help shape the future of the Hub as it seeks to become an independent entity following initial start-up funding from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF), delivered through Health Data Research UK (HDR UK). This initial funding will conclude in August 2022 and the CEO will play a key role in leading the Hub through to its next phase and ensuring continuation of services across the UK. We are looking for someone who is operationally and commercially oriented, enjoys working with a complex environment and has the skills and experience to work collaboratively across a diverse and dispersed team. You should have significant senior leadership experience, preferably at board level or similar, strong business acumen, with demonstrable experience of successfully working within a start-up or new business environment. At the BREATHE Hub, our aim is to improve respiratory health by changing the way the NHS, researchers, industry, and charities use data. We are doing this by creating, Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) rich respiratory datasets, and providing expert support to catalyse their responsible use in respiratory research and innovation. We offer a 'one-stop' service for trustworthy, multi-stakeholder utilisation of curated data for public, private and third sector benefit. You will have excellent people skills and an inspirational way of thinking that will help guide the Hub through to a new and exciting period. A sound knowledge of the health sector, and an understanding of how health data can transform the health care landscape of the future is essential.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

BREATHE - The Health Data Hub for Respiratory Health, is seeking an outstanding individual to provide services as our interim Chief Executive Officer, who will be responsible for delivering an ambitious agenda for the Hub. Our vision is to improve the lives of those living with respiratory illness in the UK through better connected healthcare data. This will be for a 13 month period. The Opportunity: This is an exciting and challenging new position for a self-starter to help shape the future of the Hub as it seeks to become an independent entity following initial start-up funding from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF), delivered through Health Data Research UK (HDR UK). This initial funding will conclude in August 2022 and the CEO will play a key role in leading the Hub through to its next phase and ensuring continuation of services across the UK. We are looking for someone who is operationally and commercially oriented, enjoys working with a complex environment and has the skills and experience to work collaboratively across a diverse and dispersed team. You should have significant senior leadership experience, preferably at board level or similar, strong business acumen, with demonstrable experience of successfully working within a start-up or new business environment. At the BREATHE Hub, our aim is to improve respiratory health by changing the way the NHS, researchers, industry, and charities use data. We are doing this by creating, Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) rich respiratory datasets, and providing expert support to catalyse their responsible use in respiratory research and innovation. We offer a 'one-stop' service for trustworthy, multi-stakeholder utilisation of curated data for public, private and third sector benefit. You will have excellent people skills and an inspirational way of thinking that will help guide the Hub through to a new and exciting period. A sound knowledge of the health sector, and an understanding of how health data can transform the health care landscape of the future is essential.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421097 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421097

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421097
  The BREATHE Hub - Interim Chief Executive Officer - BREATHE - The Health Data Hub for Respiratory Health, is seeking an outstanding individual to provide services as our interim Chief Executive Officer, who will be responsible for delivering an ambitious agenda for the Hub. Our vision is to improve the lives of those living with respiratory illness in the UK through better connected healthcare data. This will be for a 13 month period. The Opportunity: This is an exciting and challenging new position for a self-starter to help shape the future of the Hub as it seeks to become an independent entity following initial start-up funding from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF), delivered through Health Data Research UK (HDR UK). This initial funding will conclude in August 2022 and the CEO will play a key role in leading the Hub through to its next phase and ensuring continuation of services across the UK. We are looking for someone who is operationally and commercially oriented, enjoys working with a complex environment and has the skills and experience to work collaboratively across a diverse and dispersed team. You should have significant senior leadership experience, preferably at board level or similar, strong business acumen, with demonstrable experience of successfully working within a start-up or new business environment. At the BREATHE Hub, our aim is to improve respiratory health by changing the way the NHS, researchers, industry, and charities use data. We are doing this by creating, Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) rich respiratory datasets, and providing expert support to catalyse their responsible use in respiratory research and innovation. We offer a 'one-stop' service for trustworthy, multi-stakeholder utilisation of curated data for public, private and third sector benefit. You will have excellent people skills and an inspirational way of thinking that will help guide the Hub through to a new and exciting period. A sound knowledge of the health sector, and an understanding of how health data can transform the health care landscape of the future is essential.

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