Planning

Flexible Resource Pool - Staff Bank & Agency

KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is in the planning stage for a contract titled "Flexible Resource Pool - Staff Bank & Agency" initiated by the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. This opportunity is categorised under services, specifically agency staff services for households. It is a large-scale project with an estimated gross value of GBP 162,000,000. The procurement involves a dynamic purchasing system and targets SMEs, indicating the suitability of various business sizes. The contract will commence on 31st March 2026 and conclude by 29th March 2029, with a potential extension until 2031. Located in Aylesford, United Kingdom, the contract falls under public authority central government. Key communication related to this tender will be available by 1st September 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for agencies capable of providing flexible staffing solutions. With a substantial budget allocated, it is an attractive prospect for businesses specialising in providing agency staff services. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and an effective resource pool will be well-positioned to compete for this project. This procurement particularly favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria, offering these companies a strategic opportunity to secure a long-term contract within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Resource Pool - Staff Bank & Agency

Notice Description

Flexible Resource Pool - Staff Bank and Agency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052212
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026183-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98513100 - Agency staff services for households

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B
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 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 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
KENT AND MEDWAY NHS AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kmpt.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESFORD
Postcode
ME20 6WT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Larkfield
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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