Planning

Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assitants and Operating Department Practitioners

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

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Planning

29 Nov 2017 at 00:00

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

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a procurement process to secure Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Operating Department Practitioners. This tender, titled "Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assistants and Operating Department Practitioners", is classified under the health services category and is intended for delivery across all NHS Scotland entities, including Health Boards and Hospices. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and a substantial budget of £24 million has been set aside for this contract, which is planned to last for two years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. Interested parties should note that the future announcement date is set for 9th March 2018.

This procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing solutions, particularly those that can supply qualified nurses and allied health professionals. Companies that are already registered with the Care Commission under the Care (Scotland) Act 2001 and can meet the specified pay rates will be well-positioned to compete. The evaluation will consider not just compliance with regulatory pay standards but also competitive commission rates and other non-cost elements, offering a pathway for innovative staffing firms looking to expand their services within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assitants and Operating Department Practitioners

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 Nurses, Healthcare assistants and Operating Department Practitioners 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 and Hospices

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision temporary agency nurses, healthcare assistants and operating department practitioners to NHS Scotland Entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Common Services Agency). NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=69938.. Duration of the framework agreement period in year(s): 2 The Common Services Agency shall be entitled (at its sole discretion) to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by two 12 calendar month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000520554
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302724
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2018Expired
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) ("NSS")
Contact Name
David Bryce
Contact Email
davidbryce@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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=NOV302724
    Temporary Agency Nurses, Healthcare assitants and Operating Department Practitioners - 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 Nurses, Healthcare assistants and Operating Department Practitioners 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 and Hospices

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