Business for sale • Reference 600159
An established specialist medical recruitment business with over 25 years’ trading history is offered for sale. The business places senior doctors with major hospitals and healthcare providers across the Gulf region and operates remotely without premises.
Opportunity at a Glance
- Reference: 600159
- Public status: Listed for sale
- Listing updated: 29 September 2026
- Market served: Middle East – Gulf region
- Sector: Specialist medical recruitment
- Trading history: Over 25 years
- Latest annual turnover: Approximately £202,000
- Recruitment model: Fixed-term appointments of one to three years, with occasional locum placements
- Working model: Remote, without premises
- Candidate database: Approximately 2,500 candidates
Business Overview
The business specialises in placing senior doctors with major hospitals and healthcare providers across the Gulf region. It benefits from longstanding client relationships, predominantly within the government sector.
Client agreements renew automatically or annually. Recruitment focuses on fixed-term appointments lasting between one and three years, alongside occasional locum placements.
Trading and Operations
Latest annual turnover was approximately £202,000. The business operates remotely without premises and holds a database of approximately 2,500 candidates.
Business is attracted through referrals and recommendations.
Reason for Sale and Handover
The business is offered for sale due to retirement and a shareholder’s planned career change. A handover period may be available, with the scope and terms to be agreed.
Potential Buyer
This opportunity would suit an established recruiter seeking to expand into international healthcare recruitment.
Points for Prospective Buyers to Confirm
Prospective buyers should request current financial information, details of client agreements and renewal arrangements, candidate database activity, relevant regulatory and compliance requirements, the proposed transaction structure and any available handover support.
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