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LAS IUC Clinical Agency staff- Preferred Supplier List

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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20 May 2025 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has concluded the award stage for its procurement process titled "LAS IUC Clinical Agency staff- Preferred Supplier List". This contract is classified under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV 79620000) and covers various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions. The procurement method used is a selective call-off from the Workforce Alliance RM6281 framework agreement. The contract period extends from 19 May 2025 to 18 May 2027, with an estimated value of £13.6 million and a minimum value of £10 million. The contract allows for a further extension of up to two years.

This procurement presents considerable growth opportunities for agencies specialising in providing temporary clinical workers, particularly those suited to competing under established framework agreements. The tender is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises that have experience in the healthcare staffing industry, allowing them to engage in a long-term contract with a reputable public service organisation. The awarded suppliers include Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, Athona Ltd, ID Medical Group Limited, and Total Assist Recruitment Limited, indicating a competitive landscape for qualified vendors in the healthcare sector. Interested businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in fulfilling the supply of clinical agency staff as per the specified requirements of the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LAS IUC Clinical Agency staff- Preferred Supplier List

Notice Description

Provision of clinical temporary workers for 111. Requirement shared between the 4 suppliers on the Preferred Supplier List, awarded following further competition under the Workforce Alliance RM6281 framework Lots 1, 2 and 3. Contract awarded for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a01e1bb9-2ccc-4e49-ae7d-7391e0d2a557
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a805475-8e88-4833-aeb4-62da3e272ed9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 May 2027 1-2 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
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Contact Email
k.whitehead3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ATHONA

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

ID MEDICAL GROUP

TOTAL ASSIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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