Planning

SECAmb - Recruitment Agency PSL

SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 09:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is preparing to initiate a tender process to establish a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment services, which includes both permanent and temporary personnel placements. This procurement, tied to the public authority's central government sector, is currently at the planning stage. A presentation for potential bidders is scheduled via MS Teams on 9th May 2025, with the tender anticipated to launch in the week commencing 12th May 2025. The procurement is classified under the industry category of recruitment services, with a focus on regions in the United Kingdom, particularly in South East England. It is important for interested parties to register on SECAmb's e-tendering platform, Atamis, and search for project number C342584 to participate. The historical annual spend for similar services was approximately £4.5 million, excluding VAT. The procurement process is expected to be a framework agreement with a contract period from 17th October 2025 to 16th October 2029.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specializing in recruitment services, SMEs, and VCSEs. Establishing a position on the Preferred Supplier List could lead to considerable business growth, as SECAmb has a substantial historical spend in this sector. With the provision for both temporary and permanent staff recruitment, companies with capabilities in these areas are well-suited to compete. The long-term contract and potential high value make this an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Engaging early by attending the pre-tender presentation will provide insights and potential competitive advantages for interested businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SECAmb - Recruitment Agency PSL

Notice Description

SECAmb is seeking to create a Preferred supplier List (PSL) for the recruitment and placement of permanent and temporary personnel. It is anticipated that the tender shall be launched week commencing 12th May 2025. Bidders are invited to a pre-tender presentation via MS Teams to be held on 9th May 2025 at 10am. Please register on SECAmb's e-tendering platform Atamis via the following link https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and search for project number C342584 to respond to the invite. Historical spend was approx. PS4.5m per annum (excluding V.A.T), however SECAmb does not guarantee any levels of commitment

Planning Information

Presentation will be held via MS Teams at 10am on 9th May 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050569
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016145-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Martin Hylands
Contact Email
procurement@secamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 9BG
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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