Award

RET - The Qi Force - Interim Cover for AD of OH Role

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

18 Jul 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for the project titled "RET - The Qi Force - Interim Cover for AD of OH Role." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on physical well-being services, and was located in Basildon, United Kingdom. The procurement involved the direct method, classified as below threshold without competition. The award was completed, and the contract was active between 7th April 2025 and 22nd May 2025, with the contract having been signed on 6th April 2025. The contract's total gross value was GBP 14,592.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare service provision, particularly those equipped to offer short-term coverage solutions. Large-scale enterprises, such as QI Force Ltd, which was the awarded supplier, are well-positioned to leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and enhance their portfolio in the health sector. The project specifically addresses interim staffing needs within the National Health Service, highlighting a demand for agile and efficient service delivery models in healthcare roles. This indicates potential growth for companies capable of providing specialised temporary staffing solutions.

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Notice Title

RET - The Qi Force - Interim Cover for AD of OH Role

Notice Description

The Qi Force - Interim Cover for AD of OH Role Provision of cover from April to May 2025 when Full time Permanent Position has been filled

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05620e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041261-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98330000 - Physical well-being services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 22 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Katie Doherty
Contact Email
katie.doherty4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07811177465

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QI FORCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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