Tender

Framework for the supply of OSCE Ready International Nurses

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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Tender

03 Feb 2020 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is currently conducting a procurement process for a framework aimed at supplying OSCE ready international nurses. The tender is classified under recruitment services and is set in the United Kingdom. The tender period will close on 4th March 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and run for four years, until 31st March 2024. This procurement follows the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation and allows NHS organisations across the UK to access this essential framework.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for nursing agencies and recruitment firms, particularly those with experience in international recruitment and compliance with OSCE standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this framework will provide a significant resource for NHS Trusts, enhancing their capacity to deliver quality healthcare services across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the supply of OSCE Ready International Nurses

Notice Description

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) are seeking tenders from suitably experienced Supplier who can provide OSCE ready international nurses in accordance with the service specification and other associated documentation. The development of a Direct Award Framework will enable NHS organisations to access the single appointed Supplier for the provision of OSCE ready international nurses. This is seen as a valuable resource for NHS Trust's within the United Kingdom and represents an exciting step change in the provision of Nurses into the NHS. The Contract will run for 48 months, unless terminated in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Trust Procurement Portal. MTW is undertaking this procurement activity under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation Procedure and will subsequently award a direct access Framework that is accessible by all NHS Trust's within the United Kingdom.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec3ec6bf-abb4-48fe-aa75-a27ab3c55211
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a710dc-0248-489a-b68e-686c4369ce86
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Jack Moss
Contact Email
jack.moss@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7841802075

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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