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Provision of a Neutral Vendor Service Provider for Cheshire and Mersey Cluster

CHESHIRE AND MERSEY COLLABORATIVE

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25 Mar 2024 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire and Mersey Collaborative has awarded a contract for the provision of a Neutral Vendor Service Provider in the recruitment services industry. The contract, valued at £20,000,000 GBP, was awarded to Agile Workforce Services Limited. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from January 29, 2024, to April 4, 2027, with the tender period closing on July 18, 2023. The buying organisation, Cheshire and Mersey Collaborative, is based in Prescot, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies interested in providing Neutral Vendor Temporary Staffing Services. Businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly those experienced in clinical and healthcare staffing, are well-suited to compete. The contract value and duration are significant, offering stable revenue streams for the successful bidder over the next three years. Understanding the collaborative nature of the contracting authorities involved, such as Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, and Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust, is essential for effective participation in the contracting process.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Neutral Vendor Service Provider for Cheshire and Mersey Cluster

Notice Description

A further competition to procure a Neutral Vendor Temporary Staffing Service ("the Service") under the NHS Workforce Alliance RM6161 Clinical and Healthcare Staffing Framework. Additional information: The Collaborative consists of the following Contracting Authorities: * Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 'CWP' * Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust 'MCFT' * Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust 'WCHC'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea4b2737-feb2-4345-ae03-60e8cf102a3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd902e0-6525-45e9-83e6-be29951e17ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 4 Apr 2027 3-4 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
CHESHIRE AND MERSEY COLLABORATIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILE WORKFORCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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