Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6a-7b66-7312-8f69-3e9f7d6dfa3e/apha-ceo-executive-search awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # APHA CEO Executive Search [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £27,500 Published 22 Dec 2021 Deadline Closed 12 Oct 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender - Work with the APHA Board and with Defra to define the organisation's strategy, aims and objectives; - Ensure that the organisation has the resources, skills and capability to enable it to deliver its aims and objectives; - Lead, manage and motivate the Executive Team in their delivery of performance outcomes. - Be an inspirational role model to staff, exhibiting the behaviours we expect of all our people; and - Demonstrate an ability to make difficult decisions and justify them at the highest level. - Ensure that issues of health and safety are managed effectively - Act as the Senior User in the multi-year development of the Weybridge site Delivery: - Meet the requirements of DEFRA, together with those of the devolved administrations of Scotland and Wales - Develop the business planning processes and performance measurement systems required in support of business excellence. - Ensures that quality management system is effective, and that external accreditation is maintained - Ensure the effective application of robust management disciplines including risk management and performance management arrangements and controls; - Ensure the organisation discharges its statutory and legal obligations; - Maintain and develop best practice, value for money and continued business improvement to the highest ethical and professional standards; - Ensure that the day-to-day operations of APHA are effectively and efficiently coordinated and implemented and conducted in line with agreed policies. - Oversee commercial partnerships and frameworks with third party suppliers. - Ensure that the agency maintains and delivers the Science Strategy Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk)", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at . Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk)", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at . 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