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title: "Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000680878"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-05-12"
---

# Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000680878

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is seeking to establish an Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection Framework Agreement. This tender, classified under the health industry, takes place in Edinburgh, with the initial framework period lasting for 24 months from commencement, and options to extend for an additional two 12-month periods. The open procedure was launched on a tender notice dated 25th January 2022, with submission deadlines set for 25th February 2022, and contract awards effective as of 13th April 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, especially those with experience in health sector appointments. Firms with the capability to place senior-level executives, particularly in clinical and medical specialties, will find this opportunity particularly lucrative. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as larger recruitment firms looking to expand their presence in the public sector can effectively compete in this framework. The inclusion of mini-competitions within the framework further enhances the potential for obtaining contracts and solidifying ongoing relationships with the NHS.

## Notice

Establishment of an Executive & Senior Manager Search and Selection Framework Agreement with Executive level appointments being inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months from Framework commencement with an option to extend by two periods of 12 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Executive & Senior Manager Search Framework Agreement with Executive level appointments being inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months from Framework commencement with an option to extend by two periods

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448184 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Every 4 years |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND; NHS 24; NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND; NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE; 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 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Clydebank Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ASPEN PEOPLE; BADENOCH AND CLARK; EDEN SCOTT |

## 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

- 12 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448184
- 25 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438670

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438670
  Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection - Establishment of an Executive & Senior Manager Search and Selection Framework Agreement with Executive level appointments being inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months from Framework commencement with an option to extend by two periods of 12 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448184
  Executive & Senior Management Search and Selection - Establishment of an Executive & Senior Manager Search and Selection Framework Agreement with Executive level appointments being inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months from Framework commencement with an option to extend by two periods of 12 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680878
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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