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Interim Trust Secretary

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Mar 2025 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for an Interim Trust Secretary. This tender falls under the recruitment services category (CPV code 79600000) and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a direct procurement method detailed as a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the tender end date on 26th March 2025, the contract start date on 7th April 2025, and the contract end date on 7th October 2025. The awarded contract holds a value of GBP 38,740.35, with Hunter Healthcare Resourcing Limited being the selected supplier.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services to engage with the healthcare sector and expand their service offerings. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality recruitment services and have experience dealing with healthcare organisations would find this contract particularly advantageous. The procurement method of single tender action indicates a streamlined process, favourable for small and medium enterprises familiar with direct procurement engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Trust Secretary

Notice Description

Interim Trust Secretary

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24aab8bd-d96f-4866-bef1-be7f8dbdfefd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4d1cf5-290a-4dbf-b95d-262f15e84cc1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 7 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Caroline Roberts
Contact Email
caroline.roberts1@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTER HEALTHCARE RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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