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Managed Service for Bank Staff Platform & International Recruitment

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Apr 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the provision of managed services relating to a Bank Staff Platform and international recruitment. The contracting process, initiated under the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06853d, aimed at managing demand and deploying flexible workers with a vetting service compliant to NHS standards, and included a fully auditable software solution. This project, classified under CPV code 79620000 (Supply services of personnel including temporary staff), falls under the services category. The procurement method was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the repetition of existing services. The procurement was located at Colchester Hospital and Ipswich Hospital within the UKH34 region, and the contract was awarded to NHS professionals LTD for a value of £1,365,334, signed on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for large scale businesses skilled in providing managed services for personnel recruitment and management. Companies like NHS professionals LTD, specialising in healthcare staffing and management, could find this contract advantageous. The requirement for a software solution to manage staffing and the deployment of flexible workers signifies an opportunity for businesses in technology and human resources management to collaborate and offer comprehensive service packages that align with NHS standards. Those providing auditing solutions and software development that can support such service delivery can position themselves strategically to meet similar demands in future procurement initiatives by health authorities.

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Notice Title

Managed Service for Bank Staff Platform & International Recruitment

Notice Description

to deliver a Managed Service for the Staff Bank. This arrangement covers the management of demand and deployment of flexible workers, the provision of a vetting service compliant with NHS Employment Standards, and a fully auditable software solution with the capability to cascade requirements across the managed bank, collaborative bank, and agency suppliers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Re Procurement of Managed Service for Bank Staff Platform & International Recruitment - Ref: ESNEFT 3086

Procurement Information

Repetition of existing services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06853d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035162-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,365,334 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS PROFESSIONALS

Further Information

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