Planning

RWT/CON/1573

THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 12:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 10:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is undertaking a public procurement process under the title "RWT/CON/1573," focused on the provision of medical locums and temporary staffing services. As of 23rd May 2025, this process is in the planning update stage. The procurement is categorized under the services industry with special emphasis on supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, specifically Wolverhampton. The planned contract period is set to commence on 4th June 2026 and conclude by 3rd June 2028, with a potential extension until 3rd June 2029. The process is conducted under a "light-touch" regime, and it is of notable scale, being above the stated threshold. Interested parties should note that further communications are anticipated by 1st January 2026. The governing legal framework is based on the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare staffing and human resources, particularly those experienced in providing temporary or locum medical staff. Participation in this tender could facilitate growth by securing substantial contracts with central government authorities, in this case, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. Companies with a robust capability to supply a diversified and flexible workforce will find this tender particularly suitable, as the contract offers an initial two-year term with the possibility for extension, allowing for sustained client engagement and service delivery. Given the projected budget of over £13 million, this is a lucrative opportunity for eligible vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RWT/CON/1573

Notice Description

MEDICAL LOCUMS TEMPORARY STAFFING

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026281-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,930,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.viola@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV10 0PQ
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Heath Town
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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