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Procurement SME Support

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Feb 2025 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for "Procurement SME Support" under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV 79600000). The procurement pertains to services to be delivered primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with postal codes including WC1V 7AA. The tendering phase concluded on 11th February 2025, and the contract period runs from 12th February 2025 to 31st October 2025. The total contract value is GBP 163,300, and the procurement was conducted using an unspecified method under "Other." The buying organisation can be contacted through Caroline Roberts at caroline.roberts1@somersetft.nhs.uk.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those equipped to support public sector clients like NHS Foundation Trusts. Although the tender was not specifically tailored for SMEs or Social Enterprises, businesses with the required expertise can find substantial growth in this sector by collaborating on public procurement projects. Hunter Healthcare Resourcing Limited has been awarded the contract, making it an ideal case study for businesses looking to understand the procurement landscape within the healthcare recruitment industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement SME Support

Notice Description

Procurement SME Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ed35d5c-34e1-41cd-9836-7540d2a23040
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784bdf96-cea4-423c-bdfb-dc2bb9662fdf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£163,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 31 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DUPLICATE - HUNTER HEALTHCARE RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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