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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Swansea Bay University Health Board involves the provision of a Medical Locum Consultant Oncologist for a six-month period, aimed at addressing patient waiting lists exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative falls under the health industry category and is classified as a limited procurement method, indicating an award procedure without prior publication. The contract was signed on 12th April 2022, with an award value of £175,000. The location for service delivery is the Swansea Bay University Health Board in Port Talbot, and the relevant parties include the buyer, Swansea Bay University Health Board, and the awarded supplier, Medi Team Recruitment Ltd, both of which are engaged in delivering timely healthcare services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare recruitment and staffing services, to expand in the public sector. With the ongoing demand for qualified oncologists, companies that can provide locum consultants or demonstrate expertise in healthcare staffing solutions are well-positioned to compete. The niche nature of the role and the limited procurement process may appeal to larger firms familiar with engaging in public health contracts, offering them a pathway to establish or enhance their partnerships with NHS entities like Swansea Bay University Health Board.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Medical Locum Consultant Oncologist

Notice Description

Provision of a Medical Locum Consultant Oncologist for six months in Swansea Bay Health Board, Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Medical Locum Consultant Oncologist for 6 months in first instance, while we seek alternative cover.

Procurement Information

Given the need to address the significant increase in patient waiting lists and National shortage due to pressures on the overseas exam availability and National shortage of UK trained consultant oncologists (RCR workforce census)as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. Swansea Bay Health Board has explored the potential for engagement through a compliant Public Sector Agency Framework, but due to the niche nature of the post, the HB has been unable to source via the compliant procurement route. SBUHB require a Locum consultant medical oncologist for an initial period of 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-119546
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119546
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea Bay University HealthBoard
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BX
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Medi Team Recruitment Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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