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Provision of Agency Staff (Infirmary) to The Royal Hospital Chelsea

ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED

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Award

13 Sep 2021 at 10:58

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jun 2021 at 08:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Hospital Chelsea, located in London, has completed a procurement process for the provision of agency staff to support their Infirmary. The tender, titled "Provision of Agency Staff (Infirmary) to The Royal Hospital Chelsea," was initiated as an open procedure and involved an estimated contract value of £90,000 for a contract period running from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2024. The procurement was aimed at ensuring safe and effective care for residents by supplying qualified Nurses and Care Assistants, requiring an estimated 3,500 hours of agency care annually. The tender period closed on 21st July 2021, with an award date on 13th September 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare staffing sector, to expand their service offerings. Agencies specialising in temporary staff provision, particularly those experienced in supplying qualified Nurses and Care Assistants with specific training in elderly care, will find this tender particularly suitable. Given the requirement for a consistent supply of staff to maintain care standards for the elderly residents, companies that can demonstrate a robust compliance with training and staffing criteria are well-positioned to compete effectively for this opportunity with the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Agency Staff (Infirmary) to The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Notice Description

PROVISION OF AGENCY STAFF (Infirmary) TO THE ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT The role of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) is to provide a fitting home and community for its In-Pensioners (IPs), to whom the nation owes a debt of gratitude. To ensure safe and effective care for the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary residents, the Royal Hospital Chelsea will occasionally require qualified Nurses and Care assistants to maintain the required staffing levels on each shift. Care Staff will be allocated in line with the terms and conditions set out by the Royal Hospital. The appointed agency must provide the RHC with a completed proforma including a recent photograph of agency staff available and ensuring all training / certifications remain in date. At no times will the Royal Hospital accept agency staff that do not meet these criteria. It is preferred that carers and registered nurses provided are maintained as much as possible for continuity with the residents. The Contractor is only to supply agency staff as and when ordered by the contract administrator. The Royal Hospital Chelsea will require an estimated 3500 hours a year of agency care with the main bulk of this being carers. In extremis RNA cover should not exceed more than 500 hours, and regular reporting should take place with the contract administrator to discuss the performance of the agreement. RNA cover will remain on an ad-hoc basis and the Royal hospital Chelsea will retain flexibility to source this cover from outside the agreement if required. Minimum requirements detailed below. Registered Nurse Estimated annual requirement - 500 hours Current valid NMC Registration - PIN must be provided. Experience with elderly patients or dementia Evidence of in date mandated training that includes - Safeguarding adults, Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Fire safety, First Aid / BLS, Food Hygiene. If a right to work permit is required, then ID number must be provided with expiry date DBS English language requirements as set by the Nursing Midwifery Council. Care Assistant Estimated Annual Requirement - 3000 hours Experience with elderly patients or dementia Evidence of in date mandated training that includes - Safeguarding adults, Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Fire safety, First Aid / BLS, Food Hygiene. If a right to work permit is required, then ID number must be provided with expiry date DBS Must be able to communicate in English verbally and written. Additional information: Please email david.williams@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk to confirm that you will be participating in this tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61c919fd-c119-4af6-b57c-472c05737a3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6b4121-5295-4c01-9d7d-3e7c20c6c0c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 years
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
ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4SR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROSPECTS STAFF BUREAU

Further Information

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