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title: "Executive Search - Director General Health & Social Care and Chief Executive NHS Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836291"
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# Executive Search - Director General Health & Social Care and Chief Executive NHS Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836291

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has successfully completed the procurement process for an executive search service to appoint a Director General of Health & Social Care and Chief Executive for NHS Scotland. This service, under the industry category of general public services, reflects a concluded stage as of early July 2026. The open procurement method was utilised to attract qualified candidates for this high-level position, necessitated by the retirement of the previous postholder. GatenbySanderson, a supplier based in Leeds, has been awarded the contract, which was signed on 17th June 2026, valued at £34,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive recruitment services. Companies with established networks and expertise in identifying senior-level professionals are likely to benefit most from such tenders. The tender process highlighted the importance of a robust approach to sourcing candidates domestically and internationally, underlining the competitive advantage for those capable of attracting a diverse range of candidates. Businesses within the SME sector, particularly those involved in recruitment services, stand to gain from aligning themselves with similar governmental procurement initiatives.

## Notice

The Scottish Government wishes to appoint a Chief Executive NHS Scotland and Director General Health & Social Care. This follows the retirement of the previous postholder.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To assist with identifying the right candidate for the role Executive Search is required to source individuals with the skills and aspiration for this key role in the Scottish Government. The contractor will be responsible for the provision of conducting an Executive Search service for the Directorate for People: SCS Resourcing Team. The aim of the search is to ensure a strong field of diverse candidates from which to appoint a DG Health & Social Care who has the right skills, qualities and experience to lead the DG family in challenging times. The Supplier will be required to provide Executive Search services and will have established approaches and networks to make contact with potential candidates from a range of backgrounds within the UK and overseas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559267 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559267

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559267
  Executive Search - Director General Health & Social Care and Chief Executive NHS Scotland - The Scottish Government wishes to appoint a Chief Executive NHS Scotland and Director General Health & Social Care. This follows the retirement of the previous postholder.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836291

## Provenance

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