Tender

International GP Recruitment Service for NHS South Tees and NHS Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees CCGs

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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31 Jul 2017 at 15:52

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28 Jul 2017 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is seeking to procure an International GP Recruitment Service on behalf of the NHS South Tees and NHS Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). This tender, identified as NECS281, is categorised under recruitment services and is aimed at recruiting 20 GPs from the European Union to work permanently in the North East of England. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 29 August 2017, while the contract is set to commence on 20 November 2017 and last for 18 months, concluding on 19 May 2019. The procurement process is being managed through an open procedure and will utilise the PROACTIS electronic tendering portal for communications and submissions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in international placements and healthcare recruitment. Companies that can demonstrate a successful track record in recruiting medical professionals, especially GPs, and offering support services for relocating candidates would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can provide comprehensive training and integration support for international GPs into the NHS system may also find this contract beneficial in expanding their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International GP Recruitment Service for NHS South Tees and NHS Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees CCGs

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (STCCG) and NHS Hartlepool and Stockton - on -Tees CCG (HAST) who wish to procure the services of a recruitment organisation that has a proven history of successful international General Practitioner (GP) recruitment. The CCGs are anticipating that the service provider will recruit 20 GPs from within the European Union (EU) (but external to the UK) to work on a permanent basis recruiting 10 GP appointments for each CCG locality. The aims of the service are: * Recruitment, screening and selection (including all pre-employment checks and obtaining references) of GP candidates based upon a job specification and the GMC requirements for working as a GP in the UK. * Delivery of a robust education, training and assessment package for the GPs including training and assessment of candidates in English and clinical language skills, NHS processes and procedures and integration into British culture in order to satisfy GMC requirements. * Facilitation and completion of all training and registration requirements for the GMC and National Performers List including the National Induction & Refresher (I&R) Scheme. * Support to the GPs and their families including the identification of local accommodation, location of schools, nurseries, spousal employment advice (as necessary and appropriate) to support the individuals to firmly settle in their role and ensure a positive resettlement experience in the UK. The service is to commence from 01 November 2017 for an expected duration of 18 months. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider: How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of South Tees and Hartlepool & Stockton - on -Tees and how, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing the improvement. This will be tested via the response to the tender. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the PROACTIS portal https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS The tender questionnaire and all relevant documentation associated with this offer can be accessed via the above link after 12 noon on 28 July 2017. It is free to register on the portal, and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the PROACTIS helpdesk via: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm Please note the deadline for submission of all tende

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c090ecd-9428-4901-859a-88cbfc8fcf4a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

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
31 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2017 - 19 May 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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