--- title: "Provision of specialist executive search services for 2 x Non Executive roles within the Scottish Government qA1916986" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798614" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798614" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798614.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798614.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-05-12" --- # Provision of specialist executive search services for 2 x Non Executive roles within the Scottish Government qA1916986 Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798614 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798614) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798614.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the provision of specialist executive search services aimed at filling two Non-Executive roles within the government. The contract, part of the RM6290 Executive & Non Executive Recruitment Services framework, is categorised under general public services with the CPV code 79600000. Conducted using an open procedure, the procurement falls under the services category and covers the UKM region. The award notice was issued on 12 May 2025, and the contract was signed on 30 April 2025, valued at GBP 25,000. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in executive search services, particularly those with experience in the public sector and an understanding of Scotland's operating environment. It is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like GatenbySanderson, the winning supplier. SMEs with the capability to manage candidate communication processes and collaborate with appointment panels are ideal candidates to compete in similar future tenders, promoting business growth through involvement in public sector recruitment. ## Notice Provision of specialist executive search services for 2 x Non Executive roles within the Scottish Government qA1916986 ### Lot Information Lot 1 We require a specialist executive search service to identify potential candidates for 2 x Non Executive roles within the Scottish Government. We require an agency who understands the operating context in Scotland and who has experience appointing for roles in Scottish public sector. The selected agency will : -lead on all aspects of the appointments, contributing to agreed finalised job specifications, adverts and applicant information. -be responsible for advertising openly via the web on their own microsite for the two roles, specifying the application process which they will lead entirely off their website, processing all personal data in accordance with UK DPA 2018. -manage all communications with candidates, confirming receipt of all application materials and requirements -design and lead the sift process in collaboration with the Appointments Panel, and put forward recommendations for sift to the Panel. -meet with the Panel in relation to the sift in mid-June and will communicate sift outcome to candidates for both successful and unsuccessful candidates. -lead the process of conducting short context conversations with strongest candidates to inform Final panel interviews, capturing and documenting evidence across all criteria and sharing this with the Panel. -support final Panel interviews, as required by the Panel and capture evidence and support moderation as required. The contract managers for this contract are Claire Wainwright (Claire.Wainwright@gov.scot) and Kirsty Walker (Kirsty.Walker2@gov.scot). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530139 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £25,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 12 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530139 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530139 Provision of specialist executive search services for 2 x Non Executive roles within the Scottish Government qA1916986 - Provision of specialist executive search services for 2 x Non Executive roles within the Scottish Government qA1916986 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798614 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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