Scope
Reference
C379168
Description
Currently we have a large number of NEDs coming to the end of their terms of office, alongside others stepping down. We have also experienced difficulty in recruiting to these roles and we need to refresh our talent pipeline to help with future recruitment in this area.
There is a general sentiment that NED roles have changed over recent years, the introduction of ICBs, increased complexity of the system and an increase in the numbers of shared leadership and group arrangements are often cited as factors.
We therefore wish to engage an external media or recruitment agency to plan, create and deliver a campaign to attract 300 first time NHS non-executive directors, typically experienced individuals from a wide range of professional backgrounds who often have experience in leading or managing large or complex organisations.
Contract 1. National Attraction Campaign for NEDs Talent Pipeline
Supplier
Contract value
- £79,750 excluding VAT
- £95,700 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 April 2026
- 7 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
Information about tenders
- 11 tenders received
- 11 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 11 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 10 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Gatenbysanderson Limited
14 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire,
Leeds
LS1 2HL
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@gatenbysanderson.com
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. National Attraction Campaign for NEDs Talent Pipeline
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government