Framework for the Provision of Agency Nursing, Care, Support and Ancillary Staff

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            "name": "Apex Housing Association",
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        "title": "Framework for the Provision of Agency Nursing, Care, Support and Ancillary Staff",
        "description": "Apex Housing Association intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of suitably qualified, experienced and compliant Agency Workers to meet temporary staffing requirements across a range of services and schemes. The Framework Agreement will facilitate the provision of Agency Workers for ad hoc, emergency and short-term assignments on an as-required basis. No guarantee is given as to the volume or value of Services to be procured under the Framework Agreement. The procurement has been divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Provision of Agency Nursing Staff Lot 2 - Provision of Agency Care, Support and Ancillary Staff The successful Suppliers will be appointed to a ranked multi-supplier Framework Agreement for each Lot. Call-off assignments will be offered in accordance with the call-off procedure set out in the Framework Agreement. Full details of the service requirements, specifications, contractual arrangements and tender requirements are contained within the procurement documentation.",
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