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SCH Managed Bank for Locum Doctors

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Oct 2025 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for establishing a local managed bank for medical locums titled "SCH Managed Bank for Locum Doctors". This procurement falls under the services category and is focused on the supply of medical personnel. Located in Sheffield, the procurement process did not involve a competitive bidding stage, as it was conducted below threshold using a direct procurement method. The contract was awarded to Holt Doctors, a supplier identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract is slated to begin on 1st November 2025 and will run until 30th November 2027, with the possibility of a 24-month extension, reflecting potential growth for the participating business.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in healthcare staffing or recruitment services, especially those classified as SMEs. As the procurement method did not involve competition, similar businesses aiming to establish a foothold in public sector contracts may benefit from streamlined processes that emphasise agility and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, companies with expertise in providing locum medical personnel and those with operations in the Yorkshire and Humber region may find this tender an advantageous case study to strategise future engagements with public authorities like the Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCH Managed Bank for Locum Doctors

Notice Description

Local managed bank for medical locums at Sheffield Children's

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d56a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069031-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Andrew Duffield
Contact Email
a.duffield1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLT DOCTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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