Tender

International Nurse Recruitment Partner, Herts & West Essex ICS

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

02 Jun 2021 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is currently overseeing a procurement process titled "International Nurse Recruitment Partner" for the Herts & West Essex Integrated Care System (ICS). This tender, classified under recruitment services within the healthcare industry, has a total estimated value of £50 million. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with submissions open until 2nd July 2021. This process seeks to contract a partner to provide high-quality recruitment services for international nurses and clinically qualified staff, with eligibility requirements including adherence to the UK Code of Practice for International Recruitment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare recruitment sector, particularly those that are registered as DHSC / NHSEI framework approved suppliers. Companies that comply with the UK Code of Practice can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings within the NHS and its associated organisations. With a total contract duration of up to three years, including a potential renewal, this initiative is particularly well-suited for established recruitment agencies focusing on healthcare, especially those with expertise in international staffing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Nurse Recruitment Partner, Herts & West Essex ICS

Notice Description

On behalf of member and partner organisations in the Herts and West Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), Salisbury are supporting their procurement of a partner organisation to deliver high-quality recruitment services for International Nurses and clinically qualified staff.Bidding organisations must adhere to the UK Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health & Social Care Personnel published at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment-of-health-and-social-care-personnel and must be fully compliant with all measures detailed at https://www.nhsemployers.org/your-workforce/recruit/employer-led-recruitment/international-recruitment/uk-code-of-practice-for-international-recruitment Bidders must also be an existing DHSC / NHSEI framework approved supplier capable of receiving a direct award from employer organisations

Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of member and partner organisations in the Herts and West Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), Salisbury are supporting their procurement of a partner organisation to deliver high-quality recruitment services for International Nurses and clinically qualified staff.Bidding organisations must adhere to the UK Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health & Social Care Personnel published at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-practice-for-the-international-recruitment-of-health-and-social-care-personnel and must be fully compliant with all measures detailed at https://www.nhsemployers.org/your-workforce/recruit/employer-led-recruitment/international-recruitment/uk-code-of-practice-for-international-recruitment Bidders must also be an existing DHSC / NHSEI framework approved supplier capable of receiving a direct award from employer organisations

Renewal: One further renewal of 12 months where required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012277-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Simon Dennis
Contact Email
simon.dennis@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

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