Award

Medical Locums

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

23 Jun 2022 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the award of a contract titled "Medical Locums" by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, aimed at supplying medical personnel services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Litmus Workforce Solutions Limited, is set for a duration of 24 months, commencing from 25 May 2022, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The total contract value is £616,430, and the procurement method utilised was selective, through a mini-competition within the Crown Commercial Services framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare staffing sector, particularly those providing medical locum services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the buyer's inclination towards supporting local and small businesses. Companies that excel in clinical and healthcare staffing solutions would find this contract well-suited to their offerings, potentially enhancing their market presence and securing long-term partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Medical Locums

Notice Description

CDD Services on behalf of Tees Esk and Wear Valleys have completed a mini competition via the Crown Commercial Services framework for the supply of Medical Locums RM6161 Provision of Clinical and Healthcare Staffing Framework. The award has been placed with Litmus Workforce Solutions Limited for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18fa5936-b1d2-4621-9e7b-09c8aa059f4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b435cdce-4020-46a7-8ed9-93be0954693a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£616,430 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£616,430 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2022 - 24 May 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Amanda McElroy
Contact Email
amandamcelroy@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITMUS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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