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Locum consultant Gastroenterology

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2023 at 10:48

Award

28 Apr 2023 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, represented by NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, conducted a procurement process for a specialist locum consultant in Gastroenterology. The tender, titled "Locum consultant Gastroenterology," falls under the services category and has been completed. The procurement method used was a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition. The urgency of the requirement led to the cancellation of the tender stage, and the contract has been awarded to 'supreme locums'. The procurement aims to fill a critical gap in healthcare provision, with a contract value of £350,000 signed on 31st March 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant opening for medical personnel service providers, particularly those offering specialist locum consultancy services in Gastroenterology. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality medical professionals for short-term deployment within the healthcare sector would find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. With a focus on urgent and critical healthcare needs, potential suppliers must demonstrate a track record of successfully fulfilling specialist medical staffing requirements to compete effectively in this competitive environment.

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Notice Title

Locum consultant Gastroenterology

Notice Description

Cardiff & Vale UHB have an urgent requirement for a specialist locum consultant in Gastroenterology. This will be for 6 months the with an option to extend for a further 6 months if required. Over the last 12 months, the HB have explored other options such as contracted agencies via all Wales framework. However, it has proven to be difficult to fulfil the role and get the required qualified staff. The 40 suppliers currently on the supply chain into the Managed Service have not been able to provide locum cover.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff & Vale UHB have an urgent requirement for a specialist locum consultant in Gastroenterology. This will be required for 6 months the with an option to extend for a further 6 months if required. Over the last 12 months, the Health Board have explored other options such as contracted agencies via all Wales framework. However, it has proven to be difficult to fulfil the role and get the required qualified staff. The 40 suppliers currently on the supply chain into the Managed Service have not been able to provide locum cover. There is an urgent need to backfill the consultant to ensure the risk to patients is reduced. The waiting list is currently very long and without the locum, this is creating further delays for patients in turn making their illness more acute and require a longer stay in hospital.

Procurement Information

Cardiff & Vale UHB have an urgent requirement for a specialist locum consultant in Gastroenterology. This will be required for 6 months the with an option to extend for a further 6 months if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c4fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033269-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Hayley Richards
Contact Email
hayley.richards3@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPREME LOCUMS

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