Planning

Temporary Agency Locum Doctors

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")

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Planning

10 Nov 2016 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is planning a procurement process for the supply of Temporary Agency Locum Doctors. This contract, valued at £500 million, falls within the health sector and is aimed at serving all NHS Scotland entities, including Health Boards and Special Health Boards. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) scheduled for publication on 20 December 2016, following the upcoming future notice on 12 December 2016. The delivery of services will occur across various NHS Scotland locations, primarily in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing and recruitment, particularly those with experience in supplying medical professionals to the NHS. Companies capable of providing temporary locum doctors are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process, especially those able to demonstrate a strong track record in compliance and responsiveness to diverse healthcare needs. Engaging in this contract could enhance market presence and foster growth within the health service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Agency Locum Doctors

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Temporary Agency Locum Doctors on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as "Participating Authorities")

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the provision of temporary agency locum doctors to NHS Scotland Entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000470606
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263474
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Dec 2016Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")
Contact Name
Stevie Mclaughlin
Contact Email
steven.mclaughlin@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794578

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263474
    Temporary Agency Locum Doctors - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ("the Authority") acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of the supply of Temporary Agency Locum Doctors on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as "Participating Authorities")

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