Tender

International Recruitment of General Practitioners (GPs) Framework Agreement

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

22 Aug 2017 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is initiating an open procurement process for the "International Recruitment of General Practitioners (GPs) Framework Agreement" to enhance the workforce in General Practice. This initiative, part of the General Practice Forward View, seeks to recruit between 2,000 and 3,000 additional GPs from overseas by April 2020, supported by an estimated budget of £100 million. The tender period closes on 22nd September 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 20th November 2017, continuing until 20th November 2020. Interested parties should note that all communications and submissions will be managed through NHS England’s e-tendering portal.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, non-clinical training, and relocation services, particularly those with experience in international recruitment for medical professionals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as bids may be submitted individually or through consortia arrangements. Companies that can provide comprehensive services, including recruitment campaigns and visa processing, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Recruitment of General Practitioners (GPs) Framework Agreement

Notice Description

NHS England General Practice Forward View (GPFV) committed PS2.4 billion of extra funding to General Practice. In terms of workforce, the GPFV aims to deliver an additional 5,000 medical practitioners (doctors) working in General Practice before April 2020. A key part of the GPFV is to recruit a proportion of the additional 5000 general medical practitioners (GPs) from overseas from Autumn 2017 through to April 2020. It is currently anticipated that between 2,000 and 3,000 of those 5000 GPs may be recruited from overseas. This is an approximate number based on anticipated requirements. The actual number of GPs recruited through this potential framework agreement may be more or less than the anticipated 2,000 to 3,000. To support this, NHS England is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of International Recruitment service providers. Potential Providers will be required to deliver all of the following services if appointed on to the resulting Framework Agreement: - Recruitment Services (including: identification and sourcing of candidates, leading recruitment campaigns, visa/immigration screening and interviewing of candidates, pre-employment screening, basic induction) - Non-clinical training Services (including off-shore and residential on-shore within England) - Relocation Services Potential Providers seeking to be appointed on to the Framework Agreement must have the ability to deliver all of the services, either directly through their own organisation or via the support of subcontracting/ supply chain arrangements. Bids from Single Bidding Entities, Consortia (Group of Economic Operators) and/or Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) are permitted. A full description of the requirements are provided within Document 2: Statement of Requirements within the Invitation To Tender (ITT) documentation associated with this opportunity, which is available via https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html The estimated total maximum value for the entire duration of the framework agreement is in the region of PS100,000,000.Be advised that his amount is is only an estimate. The Authority cannot guarantee to Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Additional information: This procurement exercise will be conducted via the Authority's e-tendering portal (https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html). There will be no hard-copy documents issued to Potential Providers and all communications between Potential Providers and the Authority, including tender submissions will be through the e-tendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba46eb44-8dc7-45a7-9656-1e260420a593
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2017 - 20 Nov 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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