PSD16226 Executive & Senior Manager Search & Selection

What this is

Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland is establishing an Executive and Senior Management Search and Selection Framework Agreement (PSD16226) for NHS Scotland and public bodies. The framework covers executive-level appointments including Clinical and Medical Specialities. It is a 3-supplier ranked framework with mini-competition facility for volume agreements. Initial period: 24 months with 1 x 24-month extension option. Estimated value £1,500,000 via PCS-Tender Project Code 31619.

Key points

• NHS Scotland executive and senior management search and selection framework — 3-supplier ranked with mini-competition facility; includes clinical/medical specialities
• 55% quality / 45% cost; £1.5m estimated; 24 months + 24-month extension option
• PCS-Tender Project Code 31619; PSD Scotland buyer; deadline 27 May 2026

Who can bid

Open procedure via PCS-Tender Project Code 31619. 3-supplier ranked framework. Mini-competitions for volume agreements only (all 3 suppliers invited). Clinical and Medical Specialities included. Buyer: PSD Scotland (Common Services Agency).

How it is scored

Quality 55% · Price 45% 55% quality, 45% cost. Specialist executive and senior management search and selection capability required, including clinical and medical specialities.

Money

Estimated value £1,500,000 excluding VAT. 24 months + optional 24-month extension. 3-supplier ranked framework. No EU funding.

How to submit

Submission via PCS-Tender (search Project Code 31619). Deadline: 27 May 2026.

Clarifications

Via PCS-Tender portal. Contact PSD Scotland procurement.

Contract period

Framework: 24 months initial + option to extend by 1 further period of 24 months. 3-supplier ranked framework for NHS Scotland and wider public sector executive appointments.

Classification

CPV 79600000 — Recruitment services 79635000 — Personnel assessment services Scotland