Planning

International healthcare professionals recruitment and associated services

NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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Planning

06 Sep 2017 at 23:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "International healthcare professionals recruitment and associated services" is being conducted by NHS Commercial Solutions, based in Dorking, England. This initiative falls under the industry category of recruitment services and is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest through the NHS Commercial Solution's eTendering system, Bravo Solution, as part of an early engagement notice published on 7th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and healthcare sectors, particularly those experienced in sourcing clinical staff from overseas. Companies that specialise in recruiting medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, as well as those offering ancillary services such as training and relocation support, would find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth through potential framework agreements with multiple suppliers aimed at addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals within the NHS and other participating authorities.

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Notice Title

International healthcare professionals recruitment and associated services

Notice Description

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions (in collaboration with East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, NHS London Procurement Partnership and NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, together forming the 'NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnership') is exploring the feasibility of using recruitment agencies to support the NHS and other participating authorities in successfully attracting suitable healthcare professionals from overseas. Additional information: Following this feasibility phase, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust on behalf NHS Commercial Solutions may choose to take forward a procurement exercise. Details are subject to change, but the current intention is that procurement shall deliver: a) a framework agreement with multiple suppliers for the provision of internationally recruited nursing and midwifery staff, medical and dental staff and other clinical staff including, without limitation, allied health professionals, emergency services personnel, health science services, personal social services staff and other healthcare professionals as identified from to time on the UK Shortage Occupation List ('healthcare professionals'); and b) a service which shall: i) encourage the recruitment of healthcare professionals into areas where they are most needed; ii) ensure that the healthcare professionals recruited from overseas are clinically competent; iii) ensure that the healthcare professionals recruited from overseas have English language skills at the appropriate level to deliver their role; iv) ensure a high level of retention following successful employment by participating authorities. This is likely to include induction training and relocation (pastoral and cultural) support. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest via NHS Commercial Solution's eTendering system, Bravo Solution, website address https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Instructions for registering an interest are as follows: a) click 'View current opportunities and notices' b) express an interest in the project pqq_938 - Prior Information Notice for international healthcare professional recruitment and associated services. It should be noted that this is NOT the actual PQQ stage of the procurement. System limitations mean that the label states 'PQQ' but the opportunity is NOT yet live. You will be informed if, and when, the procurement goes live. c) accurately complete and fully submit your answers to the Qualification Questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69953f2b-65b9-435c-b703-315054cf8b6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f853260-8aee-4a52-833e-bf69c5c06009
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
RH4 1XA
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Dorking North
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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