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International Recruitment of Nurses

WESTERN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Oct 2018 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, seeking assistance through an open tender titled "International Recruitment of Nurses." This initiative falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on placement services of personnel, with a budget of £162,000. The tender period closed on 4 June 2018, while the contract was awarded on 3 September 2018, with an operational period extending until 31 March 2020. Interested parties were required to submit offers via the e-sourcing portal, accommodating submissions from various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies and businesses specialising in healthcare staffing, particularly those with experience in international recruitment programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can play a pivotal role in fulfilling the demand for qualified nursing personnel, as this tender's open method encourages competition. Companies capable of navigating the challenges of hiring skilled healthcare workers from diverse geographical backgrounds would be particularly well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

International Recruitment of Nurses

Notice Description

For the provision of an International Recruitment Programme for the supply of up to 90 suitably qualified and trained nurses over an 18 month period Additional information: All offers must be submitted via the e sourcing portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dbdc3b4-695e-4115-8925-2e4db6c9180a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13cd301c-60c0-4379-a343-a933abd1bcf3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,775 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTERN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 6SE
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester North
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JUST SPECIALIST RECUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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