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title: "PSD16226 Executive & Senior Manager Search & Selection"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829827"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# PSD16226 Executive & Senior Manager Search & Selection

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829827

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), seeks to establish an Executive and Senior Manager Search and Selection Framework Agreement. This procurement is categorised under 'Health' services and utilises an open procedure. The initiative originates from Edinburgh, providing a two-year initial contract period potentially extending to four years. The tender is currently active with submissions due by 27th May 2026. PSD Scotland aims to rank three suppliers within the framework, allowing mini competitions for volume agreements. Significant awards start on the same deadline date, signifying the ongoing procurement stage. The framework covers executive-level appointments, including clinical and medical specialists across the UKM region, promising a substantial framework agreement valued at £1.5 million.

This tender offers promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and placement, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector or prior NHS-related appointments. Firms that can offer dynamic recruitment strategies while fulfilling high-level medical and clinical executive search requirements will find this a worthwhile competition avenue. Eligible bidders must demonstrate a solid financial foundation, as indicated by required insurance levels and historical turnovers in forms of audited accounts. This tender will likely benefit consultancies with expertise in structured recruitment processes and those prepared to leverage competitive strengths in a ranked framework agreement. The procurement is an excellent fit for companies looking to expand their footprint within the public sector health services arena, maximising the prolonged framework period.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) ("the Authority") is seeking to put in place an Executive and Senior Management Search and Selection Framework Agreement. The Executive level appointments are inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions facility for volume agreements only by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months with an option to extend by one period of 24 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) ("the Authority") is seeking to put in place an Executive and Senior Management Search and Selection Framework Agreement. The Executive level appointments are inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions facility for volume agreements only by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months with an option to extend by one period of 24 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').

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=APR554677 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Every 2 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND; NHS 24; NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE; NHS SHETLAND; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; 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 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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

- 27 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554677

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554677
  PSD16226 Executive & Senior Manager Search & Selection - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) ("the Authority") is seeking to put in place an Executive and Senior Management Search and Selection Framework Agreement. The Executive level appointments are inclusive of Clinical and Medical Specialities. The Framework Agreement will be a three supplier ranked Framework with an option of running mini competitions facility for volume agreements only by inviting all three suppliers to competition. The initial Framework Agreement period will be for 24 months with an option to extend by one period of 24 months after expiry of initial period (the 'Framework Period').

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829827
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/16842679019DDED8247B

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